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Sound Waves: Speed of Sound MCQ

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Speed of SoundEasyQuestion 31203

Question

Speed of sound in air at 0°C is approximately:
  1. A
    330 m/s
    Correct
  2. B
    300 m/s
  3. C
    343 m/s
  4. D
    220 m/s

Correct answer

330 m/s

Explanation

Speed of sound in air at 0°C ≈ 332 m/s. At 25°C it's ≈ 343 m/s. For JEE, 330–332 m/s at 0°C is used.