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Assertion : Sound wave cannot propagate ...

Assertion : Sound wave cannot propagate through vacuum but light can.
Reason : Sound wave cannot be polarised but light can.

A

Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

C

Assertion is true but the reason is false.

D

Both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
Explanation: Sound waves, being mechanical waves, cannot travel through a vaccum. Lightwaves, electromagnetic waves, can travel through a vaccum.
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