Concept explainers
Sound can travel through all but which among the options such as (A) solids (B) liquids (C) gases (D) outer space.
Answer to Problem 36R
The correct option is (D).
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Sound can travel through solids, liquids and gases, however it cannot travel through outer space. Sound travels through solids, liquids, and gases through vibrations in the material.
Sound waves cannot travel through space, as there is no physical material in space to vibrate or transfer sound. Space is a vacuum and there is no material defined in space. As such there is no vibration of molecules or transfer of sound.
Conclusion:
Hence, the correct answer is outer space.
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