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Statement 1: Sound waves can not propaga...

Statement 1: Sound waves can not propagate through vacuum but light waves can.
Statement 2: Sound wave can not be polarised but light waves can be.

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Statement-1 is true, Statement-2: is true, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.

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Statement-1 is true, Statement-2: is true, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.

C

Statement-1 is true but statement-2 is false

D

Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true

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B
Sound wave are mechanical and longitudinal waves.
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