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In which medium the speed of sound is more : humid air or dry air ? Give a reason to your answer.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Question**: We need to determine in which medium the speed of sound is greater: humid air or dry air. 2. **Understand the Concept of Sound Propagation**: Sound travels through different media (solids, liquids, gases) at different speeds. The speed of sound is influenced by the medium's density and rigidity. 3. **Compare the Properties of Humid Air and Dry Air**: - **Dry Air**: Contains a lower amount of moisture, leading to a higher density of air particles. ...
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ICSE-PROPAGATION OF SOUND WAVES -EXERCISE -8(A)
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  2. Answer the following: Can sound travel in vacuum ?

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  11. How does the speed of sound change with change in amplitude .

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  13. In which medium the speed of sound is more : humid air or dry air ? Gi...

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  14. How does the speed of sound in air vary with temperature ?

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  15. Describe a simple experiment to determine the speed of sound in air. W...

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  18. Complete the following sentence : A longitudinal wave is composed o...

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  19. Complete the following sentence : A transverse wave is composed of ...

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