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

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a
The explosion produces high frequency sound waves which are inaudible
b
Sound waves required a material medium for propagation
c
Sound waves are absorbed in the moon's atmosphere
d
Sound waves are absorbed in the  earth's atmosphere

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Correct option is B

For a large distance between earth and moon there is no atmosphere. Here sound cannot travel to reach earth.


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