Which of the following statements about sound is NOT true?
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A.
sound is a longitudinal wave -
B.
sound can be reflected and refracted like light -
C.
sound travels through a vacuum -
D.
sound moves faster in a steel wire than in air -
E.
sound can ony be produced by vibrating objects
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
Sound cannot travel through a vacuum. A vacuum is an area without any air, like space. So sound cannot travel through space because there is no matter for the vibrations to work in.