Which of the Following is the Speed of Sound in Copper and Which in Aluminium? - Science

Which of the following is the speed of sound in copper and which in aluminium?
(a) 5100 m/s
(b) 1500 m/s
(c) 3750 m/s

One Line Answer

(a) Speed of sound in copper ν_copper = 3,750 m/s.
(b) Speed of sound in aluminium ν_aluminium = 5,100 m/s.

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