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Which of the following statements about sound is NOT true?

Which of the following statements about sound is NOT true?
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  • A Sound is a longitudinal wave
  • B Sound can be reflected and refracted like light
  • C Sound travels through a vacuum
  • D Sound moves faster in a steel wire than in air
  • E Sound can ony be produced by vibrating objects
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Sound cannot travel through a vacuum. A vacuum is an area without any air, like space. So sound cannot travel through space because there is no matter for the vibrations to work in.

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