State the main factors on which the speed of sound in a medium depends.

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The speed of sound depends on the density, pressure, temperature, Humidity, and Wind.

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Chapter 7: Sound - Production and Propagation of Sound [Page 278]

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Production and Propagation of Sound | Q 6 | Page 278

Describe a simple experiment which demonstrates that the sound produced by a tuning fork is due to vibrations of its arms.

Choose the correct word/words to complete the following sentence :

When sound travels in a medium ____________

What is a longitudinal wave? In which medium: solid, liquid or gas, can it be produced?

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 ____________.

Define the term wavelength.

Is the speed of sound different in different media?

Does ultrasonic in a medium travel faster than the audible sound?

Compare approximately the speed of sound in air and steel.

How will the following factors affect the speed of sound in air:
Humidity.