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Question

Sound waves cannot travel through


A

Solids

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Liquids

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C

Gases

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D

Vacuum

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Solution

The correct option is D

Vacuum


Explanation for the correct option

  1. A sound is a form of a wave.
  2. When a wave travels the particle of the medium vibrates.
  3. Due to the vibration of the particle, the sound is produced.
  4. The speed order of sound waves is decreasing in the medium as Solid>Liquid>Gases>Vacuum
  5. In a vacuum the are no particles to vibrate.
  6. Since there is no vibration, there will be no sound.
  7. Thus, sound waves cannot travel in a vacuum.

Hence, option D is correct.


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