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Is the speed of sound faster in air or in water ?

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In water.
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Knowledge Check

  • Speed of sound waves in air

    A
    is independent of temperature
    B
    increases with pressure
    C
    increases with increase in humidity
    D
    decreases with increase in humidity.

  • The speed of sound in air

    A
    Decreases with temperature
    B
    Increases with pressure
    C
    Increase with humidity
    D
    Decreases with pressure

  • The speed of sound in air is

    A
    220 m/s
    B
    232 m/s
    C
    332 m/s
    D
    432 m/s