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Which of these sentences is incorrect in relation to the propagation of sound waves through a given medium ?

A

Sound waves propagate through solids, liquids as well as gases.

B

Sound waves propagate in the form of compressions and rarefactions.

C

Sound waves gradually dampen and eventually die out
as they propagete through a medium.

D

Sound waves propagate through the actual movement of
molecules from the source to the receiver.

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