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Why do sound waves do not travel in empty space ? a. because sound waves do not need matter to travel. b. because sound waves need matter to travel. c. because sound waves need vacuum to travel. d. none
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Why do sound waves do not travel in empty space ?

a. because sound waves do not need matter to travel.

b. because sound waves need matter to travel.

c. because sound waves need vacuum to travel.

d. none of the above

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Answer:

Because sound waves need matter to travel.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sound needs a medium to travel, and hence, it cannot travel in vacuum (empty space).

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