A big explosion on the moon cannot be heard on the earth because

Question

A big explosion on the moon cannot be heard on the earth because (A) the explosion produces high frequency sound waves which are inaudible. (B) sound waves require a material medium for propagation. (C) sound waves are absorbed in the atmosphere of moon. (D) sound waves are absorbed in the earth's atmosphere.

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

As the sound waves are mechanical waves they requires medium for propagation.

Q. A big explosion on the moon cannot be heard on the earth because

the explosion produces high frequency sound waves which are inaudible.

sound waves require a material medium for propagation.

sound waves are absorbed in the atmosphere of moon.

sound waves are absorbed in the earth's atmosphere.

As the sound waves are mechanical waves they requires medium for propagation.