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A list of mediums is given below. (i)...

A list of mediums is given below.
(i) wood (iii) air
(ii) water (iv) vaccum In which of these mediums can sound travel?

A

i & ii only

B

iii & iv only

C

i, ii & iii only

D

ii, iii & iv only

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To determine in which of the given mediums sound can travel, we need to analyze each medium based on the properties of sound. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Sound as a Mechanical Wave**: - Sound is classified as a mechanical wave, which means it requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel. 2. **Analyzing Each Medium**: - **(i) Wood**: - Wood is a solid medium. Since sound can travel through solids due to the close proximity of particles, sound can indeed travel through wood. - **(ii) Water**: - Water is a liquid medium. Sound can also travel through liquids as the particles are close enough to transmit vibrations. Therefore, sound can travel through water. - **(iii) Air**: - Air is a gaseous medium. Sound can travel through gases as well, since there are particles in the air that can vibrate and carry sound waves. Hence, sound can travel through air. - **(iv) Vacuum**: - A vacuum is an empty space that contains no particles (no solid, liquid, or gas). Since sound requires a medium to travel and there are no particles in a vacuum, sound cannot travel through a vacuum. 3. **Conclusion**: - Sound can travel through wood, water, and air, but it cannot travel through a vacuum. ### Final Answer: Sound can travel in the following mediums: **Wood, Water, and Air**. It cannot travel in **Vacuum**. ---
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