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Longitudinal waves cannot travel through

A. Vacuum

B. Solid

C. Liquid

D. Gas

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Sound waves are longitudinal waves. They cause particles to vibrate parallel to the direction of wave travel. Sound cannot travel through a vacuum because there are no particles to carry the vibrations.

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