Question

The correct order of speed of sound in different media is (consider the speed at constant temperature)

• A. $v_{\text {air }}>v_{\substack{\text { solid } \\ \text { (aluminium) }}}>v_{\text {liquid }}^{\text {(water) }}$
• B. $v_{\substack{\text { solid } \\ \text { (aluminium) }}}>v_{\text {air }}>v_{\text {liquid }}^{\text {(water) }}$
• C. $v_{\substack{\text { solid } \\ \text { (aluminium) }}}> V _{\substack{\text { liquid } \\ \text { (water) }}}> V _{\text {air }}$
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Speed of sound in different media as mentioned in the question at constant temperature is given as