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Speed of sound wave in air.

A

is independent of temperature.

B

increases with pressure.

C

increases with increase in humidity.

D

decreases with increase in humidity.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Velocity of sound in air is `v = sqrt ((gamma P)/(rho )) implies v prop (1)/(sqrtrho)`
Density of dry air is less than that of moist air. Hence velocity of sound in dry air would be more than that in moist air (humid air).
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