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Question

Which of following can not travel through vacuum ?

A
Electromagnetic wave
B
Sound wave
C
Light wave
D
X-ray
Solution
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Correct option is B. Sound wave
Light rays, infra-red rays, and X-rays are all electromagnetic rays. Electromagnetic rays can travel through a vacuum and transparent media. However, sound waves are mechanical longitudinal waves. It cannot travel through vacuum as mechanical waves require elastic medium.

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