Which of the following statements about sound is NOT true?

Physics

JAMB 1980

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

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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.

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Which of the following statements about sound is NOT true?

Correct Answer: Option C

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