Wave Mechanics Question 71

Question: Velocity of sound in air I. Increases with temperature II. Decreases with temperature III. Increase with pressure IV. Is independent of pressure V. Is independent of temperature Choose the correct answer.

[Kerala (Engg.) 2001]

Options:

A) Only I and II are true

B) Only I and III are true

C) Only II and III are true

D) Only I and IV are true

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Speed of sound $ v\propto \sqrt{T} $ and it is independent of pressure.