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The order of magnitude of velocity of sound in solids, liquids and gases is _____. (`V_(s)` = velocity in solids, `V_(t)` = velocity in liquids and `V_(g)` = velocity in gases)

A

`V_(g) gt V_(l) gt V_(s)`

B

`V_(s) gt V_(g) gt V_(l)`

C

`V_(g) lt V_(l) lt V_(s)`

D

`V_(s) = V_(g) = V_(l)`

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