Question

Choose the correct option with explanation:

A sound wave is different than a light wave in that a sound wave is

(A) produced by an oscillating object and a light wave is not.
(B) not capable of traveling through a vacuum.
(C) not capable of diffracting and a light wave is.
(D) capable of existing with a variety of frequencies.​

Answer 1

Answer:

B) not capable of travelling through vacuum.

REASON:-

sound have always needs to a medium for propagation or travelling...so it can't be traveling in vacuum BUT sound wave doesn't needs any medium for propagation

Answer 2

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(B) not capable of traveling through a vacuum.

Sound is a mechanical wave and cannot travel through a vacuum. Light is an electromagnetic wave and can travel through the vacuum of outer space.