Sadie told a few of her friends at school that their physics teacher was selling drugs to students.Though the information was baseless, it spread to the entire school, and the physics teacher was asked to step down temporarily for an enquiry.Which of the following terms can be used to describe the information spread by Sadie?

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The information spread by Sadie is a baseless and unverified statement that is communicated from one person to another, which is a classic example of a rumor. Rumors are often spread quickly, and they can be damaging to the reputation of individuals or organizations. In this case, the physics teacher's reputation has been tarnished due to the baseless rumor, and it has led to an investigation. The other options do not fit the scenario as a "fad" is a popular trend that quickly gains popularity and then fades away, "rage" refers to extreme anger, "fact" is a verified and proven information, and "propaganda" is information that is deliberately spread to influence people's opinions.

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