Select all of the following mediums that sound waves can travel through: Air Vacuum Metal Rope Rocks Water

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The question is asking us to identify all of the mediums that sound waves can travel through. Sound waves are mechanical waves, and mechanical waves require a medium to travel through.

Answer

Air, Metal, Rope, Rocks, and Water

Sound waves can travel through Air, Metal, Rope, Rocks and Water. Sound waves cannot travel through a Vacuum.

Answer for screen readers

Sound waves can travel through Air, Metal, Rope, Rocks and Water. Sound waves cannot travel through a Vacuum.

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Sound waves are mechanical waves, and these waves require a medium through which to travel. A medium is any matter (solid, liquid, gas) through which a wave travels.

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Remember that 'sound wave' is the key point of the question. Some of these items could transmit other types of waves.

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