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What is the speed of sound in steel approximately?
A
1500 m/s
B
343 m/s
C
6000 m/s
D
5000 m/s
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Correct Answer: C — 6000 m/s
Explanation:
The speed of sound in steel is approximately 6000 m/s.
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What is the speed of sound in steel approximately?
1500 m/s
343 m/s
6000 m/s
5000 m/s
Correct Answer: C — 6000 m/s
Explanation:
The speed of sound in steel is approximately 6000 m/s.
Why is the speed of sound in solids higher than in gases?
Particles in solids are closely packed
Solids are more rigid
Solids are more elastic
All of the mentioned
Correct Answer: D — All of the mentioned
Explanation:
Close particle packing, rigidity, and elasticity make sound travel faster in solids.
In which medium is the speed of sound the highest?
Solids
Gases
Liquids
Vacuum
Correct Answer: A — Solids
Explanation:
Sound travels fastest in solids because particles are closely packed.