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The speed of sound waves depends on temperature but speed of ligth waves does not. Why?

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To understand why the speed of sound waves depends on temperature while the speed of light waves does not, we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Waves**: - Sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to propagate. They are classified as longitudinal waves, where the oscillation of particles occurs in the same direction as the wave travels. - Light waves, on the other hand, are electromagnetic waves that do not require a medium for propagation. They can travel through a vacuum. ...
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  • Speed of sound waves in a fluid depends

    A
    directly proportional to the square root of bulk modulus of the medium.
    B
    inversely proportional to the bulk modulus of the medium.
    C
    directly proportional to the density of the medium
    D
    inversely proportional to the density of the medium

  • Speed of sound waves in air a) is independent of temperature b) increases with pressure c) increases with increase in humidity d) decreases with increase in humidity.

    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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