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If `v_(m)` is the velocity of sound in moist air and `v_(d)` is the velocity of sound in dry air then

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`V_(m) gt V_(d)`

B

`V_(m) lt V_(d)`

C

`V_(m)=V_(d)`

D

`V_(d) gt gt V_(m)`

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