Which of the following statements is/are true about the speed of sound in different media at 25°C

A. In steel, the speed of sound is 5960 m/s

B. In nickel, speed of sound is 6240 m/s

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RRC Group D Previous Paper 43 (Held On: 22 Oct 2018 Shift 2)
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  1. Only A is true
  2. Both A and B are true
  3. Neither A nor B is true
  4. Only B is true

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Option 1 : Only A is true
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The correct answer is Only A is true.

  • The speed of sound depends on the type and properties of the medium through which it is travelling.
  • The speed of sound in a particular medium depends on the temperature and pressure of that medium.

Important Points

  • The speeds of sound in different media at 25°C:
    Substance Speed in m/s
    Aluminium 6420
    Nickel 6040
    Steel 5960
    Glass 3980
    Sea Water 1531
    Distilled Water 1498
    Sulfur Dioxide 213

Key Points

  • The speed of sound decreases when it passes from the solid to the gaseous state of a given medium.
  • In any medium, if the temperature increases, the speed of sound also increases, and vice versa.
  • the speed of sound in air at 0°C is 331 m/s and at 22°C it is 344 m/s.
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