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Sound takes some time to travel from one place to another. It will be maximum

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at night

B

during summer

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during winter

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all the time same

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To determine when sound takes the maximum time to travel from one place to another, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the relationship between time, distance, and speed The time taken for sound to travel from one point to another can be calculated using the formula: \[ \text{Time} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}} \] ### Step 2: Identify the factors affecting the speed of sound The speed of sound is influenced by various factors, but one of the primary factors is temperature. The speed of sound increases with an increase in temperature and decreases with a decrease in temperature. ### Step 3: Analyze the effect of temperature on the speed of sound - When the temperature is high, the speed of sound is high. - When the temperature is low, the speed of sound is low. ### Step 4: Determine when the speed of sound is at its minimum Since the speed of sound is lowest at the lowest temperature, we need to identify the season or time when the temperature is typically the lowest. ### Step 5: Evaluate the given options 1. At night 2. During summer 3. During winter 4. All the time the same Among these options, winter is generally the coldest season, meaning the temperature is at its lowest during this time. ### Step 6: Conclude the answer Since the speed of sound is lowest during winter, the time taken for sound to travel from one place to another will be maximum during this season. Thus, the correct answer is: **During winter.** ---
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