Statement 1 : Sound travels faster on a hot summer day than on a cold winter day. Statement 2 : For a given temperature, velocity of sound depends on pressure.
A
Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
B
Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
C
Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.
D
Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
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C
Velocity of sound increases with increases in temperature and is independent of pressure.
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