Which statement is a true statement? O Both sound and light waves don't travel through a medium in a room. O Air is the medium for sound and light waves in a room. O The medium for light waves in a room is air. Sound waves don't need a medium to travel.

Which statement is a true statement? O Both sound and light waves don't travel through a medium in a room. O Air is the medium for sound and light waves in a room. O The medium for light waves in a room is air. Sound waves don't need a medium to travel.

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