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The velocity of sound is generally greater in solids than in gases because

A

the density of solid is high, but its elasticity is low

B

the density of solid is high, but the elasticity of solid is very high

C

both the density and elasticity of solids are low

D

the denisty of solids is low but the elasticity is high

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