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Question
State whether the following statements is True or False.
Speed of sound is largest in solids.
True or False
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Solution
This statement is true.
Explanation:
- Sound travels fastest in solids because solids possess the highest elasticity (rigidity).
- For example, the speed of sound is about 5100 m/s in a steel rod and 1460 m/s in water, but only about 330–340 m/s in air.
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Chapter 3: Sound - Graded Assignment 3.1 [Page 186]
