Velocity of sound in air is 332 m s − 1 . Its velocity in vacuum will be Options: A . &nbsp> 332ms−1 B . &nbsp=332ms−1 D . &nbspNone of these

Velocity of sound in air is 332ms−1. Its velocity in vacuum will be

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Velocity of sound in air is

332 m s^{- 1}

. Its velocity in vacuum will be

Options:

A . > 332ms−1

B . =332ms−1

D . None of these

Answer: Option D
:
D
Sound waves are mechanical waves i.e., they need material medium to propagate. So they will not travel in vacuum at all! Huh!

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