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In which medium the speed of sound is greater : in moist air or in dry air ?

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To determine in which medium the speed of sound is greater, we need to compare moist air and dry air. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Understand the formula for the speed of sound The speed of sound in a gas can be expressed using the formula: \[ v = \sqrt{\frac{p}{\rho}} \] where: - \( v \) is the speed of sound, - \( p \) is the pressure of the medium, ...
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