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Answer the following: Can sound travel in vacuum ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Sound Waves**: Sound is defined as a vibration that propagates as an audible wave of pressure through a medium. This medium can be a gas (like air), a liquid (like water), or a solid (like metal). 2. **Nature of Sound Waves**: Sound waves are classified as mechanical waves. This means they require a medium to travel through. Without a medium, sound cannot propagate. 3. **Definition of Vacuum**: A vacuum is defined as a space that is devoid of matter. This means there are no particles (atoms or molecules) present in a vacuum. ...
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  • Sound cannot travel in :

    A
    gases
    B
    liquids
    C
    solids
    D
    vacuum

  • Velocity of sound in vacuum is

    A
    zero
    B
    `330ms^(-1)`
    C
    `360ms^(-1)`
    D
    `660ms^(-1)`

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