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Sound Waves: Speed of Sound MCQ

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Speed of SoundMediumQuestion 31208

Question

Speed of sound is greatest in:
  1. A
    Air at room temperature
  2. B
    Water
  3. C
    Solid steel
    Correct
  4. D
    Vacuum

Correct answer

Solid steel

Explanation

Sound speed: solids > liquids > gases. In steel ≈ 5000 m/s, in water ≈ 1500 m/s, in air ≈ 340 m/s. No sound in vacuum.

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