wave_mechanics basics_of_mechanical_waves Question 59
Question: If vm is the velocity of sound in moist air, vd is the velocity of sound in dry air, under identical conditions of pressure and temperature
[KCET 2002, 03]
Options:
A) vm > vd
B) vm < vd
C) vm = vd
D) vmvd = 1
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
The density of moist air (i.e.
air mixed with water vapours) is less than the density of dry air Hence from $ v=\sqrt{\frac{\gamma P}{\rho }} $
Therefore $ {v _{moistair}}>{v _{dryair}} $
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