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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 required a material medium for propagation

C

Sound waves are absorbed in the moon's atmosp

D

Sound waves are absorbed in the earth's atmosphere

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