What occurs to a sound wave as it passes from air into a vacuum?

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Adam Eberlin asked Mar 28, 2023

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What occurs to a sound wave as it passes from air into a vacuum?

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Sound waves cannot propagate in vacuum. Air is needed for sound waves to travel and there is no air in vacuum.

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No Sound cannot travel through a vacuum because there are no particles to carry the vibrations.

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