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Sound travels faster in vacuum that in air.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Statement**: The question asks whether sound travels faster in a vacuum than in air. We need to analyze the properties of sound and the conditions under which it travels. 2. **Nature of Sound**: Sound is a mechanical wave, which means it requires a medium (like air, water, or solids) to propagate. It cannot travel through a vacuum because there are no particles to transmit the sound waves. 3. **Velocity of Sound in Different Mediums**: - In air, the speed of sound is approximately 330 meters per second (m/s). ...
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    A
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    D
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