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प्रश्न
What is the vacuum? Explain why, sound cannot travel through vacuum?
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उत्तर
Vacuum is an empty space that is devoid of matter. Sound wave is an example of mechanical wave that requires material medium for its propagation. Thus, sound waves cannot travel through vacuum.
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