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The reason for sound waves not plots in the
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Introduction:
The electromagnetic
Electromagnetic radiation does not require any medium for their propagation. These waves can travel in a vacuum as well. Sound waves require a material medium for their propagation. Thus, sound waves do not show the properties of electromagnetic waves.
Hence, sound waves are not plotted in the electromagnetic spectrum.
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