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प्रश्न
How will the following factors affect the speed of sound in air:
Humidity.
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उत्तर
Humidity: The speed of sound increases with an increase in humidity. The increase of moisture decreases the density of the atmosphere and therefore sound travels faster in moist air.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Choose the correct word/words to complete the following sentence :
When sound travels in a medium ____________
How does the following factor affect, if at all, the speed of sound in air:
Frequency of sound
Complete the following sentence :
A longitudinal wave is composed of compression and ____________.
Complete the following sentence :
A transverse wave is composed of crest and ____________.
A longitudinal wave travels at a speed of 0.3 m s-1 and the frequency of wave is 20 Hz. Find the separation between two consecutive compressions.
Define the term wavelength.
State four differences between the sound wave and the light wave.
Does sound require a material medium for transmission?
Does the speed of sound depend upon the direction of wind?
How will the following factors affect the speed of sound in air:
Temperature of air.
