Transmission of sound is not possible in: (Choose the most appropriate option…

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Transmission of sound is not possible in: (Choose the most appropriate option from below)

  1. A.

    water

  2. B.

    air

  3. C.

    iron rod

  4. D.

    vacuum

  5. E.

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Correct answer: D

Sound is a mechanical wave and requires a material medium (solid, liquid, or gas) for its propagation. It travels by transferring vibrations from one particle to another.

In a vacuum, there are no particles present to vibrate and carry the sound energy. Therefore, sound cannot travel through a vacuum.

Since water, air, and an iron rod all contain particles, sound can travel through them. However, sound transmission is not possible in a vacuum.

Hence, the correct answer is Vacuum.

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