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Mechanical Properties of Fluids
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Can two persons hear each other on the moon? Explain.

Answer

Atmosphere is absent on the moon. And sound waves require medium for propagation. Therefore, two persons on the moon cannot hear each other. 

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Some More Questions From Mechanical Properties of Fluids Chapter

Can sound travel in vacuum?

Can two persons hear each other on the moon? Explain.

Can electromagnetic wave propagate in vacuum?

Can we listen in vacuum?

Which of the two moves forward during wave motion - particle or disturbance?

What type of wave is sound wave when it travels in air?

What type of wave is sound wave when it travels in solids?

Which of the two - sound or light is longitudinal in nature?

In what form the sound travels in air?

Define frequency.