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A big explosion on the moon cannot be he...

A big explosion on the moon cannot be heard on the earth because

A

the explosion produces high frequency sound waves which are inaudible

B

sound waves are require material medium for propagation

C

sound waves are absorbed in the atmosphere of moon

D

sound waves are absorbed in earth's atmosphere

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