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

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Sound waves are not electromagnetic in nature. This is evident from the fact that sound waves require a material medium for propagation.
For example, when a jar fitted with an electric bell is evacuated, no sound is heard, though hammer is seen to strike the bell. This is because without air, sound cannot travel.
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