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Which of the following statements are false? Give reason.
(i) Sound is produced by vibrations.
(ii) Sound requires a medium for propagation.
(iii) Light and sound both require a medium for propagation.
(iv) Sound travels slower than light.

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To determine which of the statements are false, we will analyze each statement one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement (i): Sound is produced by vibrations.** - **Analysis:** This statement is true. Sound is generated when an object vibrates, creating waves of compression and rarefaction in the surrounding medium (like air). These vibrations are what we perceive as sound. 2. **Statement (ii): Sound requires a medium for propagation.** ...
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