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What evidence is there to show that sound is not electromagnetic in nature ?

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Sound wave require material meidum for their
propagation. It shows that the sound waves are
mechanical waves in nature and not
electromagnetic waves.
Sound waves are longitudinal mechanical waves
whereas electromagnetic waves are transverse.
waves in nature and can travel in vacuum.
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