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The source of energy of the sun is fusion of hydrogen, which gives heat, light and sound. Explain why sound from the sun does not reach earth while heat and light do.

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Light and radiant heat are electromagnetic waves and travel through vacuum. Sound needs matter to carry compressions and rarefactions, and the space between sun and earth is nearly empty.

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