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Velocity of sound in vacuum is...

Velocity of sound in vacuum is

A

zero

B

`330ms^(-1)`

C

`360ms^(-1)`

D

`660ms^(-1)`

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A
Sound waves are mechanical waves. These waves require a medium for their propagation. They cannot propagate through vacuum.
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