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Explosions taking place at the Sun's surface cannot be heard on the Earth . Explain why ?

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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion .

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If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion .

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If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Sound**: Sound is produced by vibrations. When an explosion occurs, it creates vibrations in the surrounding medium. 2. **Nature of Sound Waves**: Sound is classified as a mechanical wave. This means it requires a medium (such as air, water, or solid materials) to travel through. 3. **Distance from the Sun**: The Sun is located approximately 93 million miles away from the Earth. This vast distance means that any sound produced by an explosion on the Sun would need to travel through space to reach us. ...
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