Physics PYQ 68 of 144 · Waves

Sound waves do not travel in ____________.

  1. ASolids
  2. BLiquids
  3. CGases
  4. DVacuum

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Correct answer: (d) Vacuum

Explanation

Sound waves are mechanical longitudinal waves that need a material medium of vibrating particles to travel.

A vacuum has no particles, so it cannot carry the compressions and rarefactions of sound.

Sound travels through solids, liquids and gases, being fastest in solids due to closely packed particles.

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