Wave Mechanics Question 820

Question: Velocity of sound is maximum in

[AFMC 1998; BCECE 2001; RPMT 1999, 02]

Options:

A) Air

B) Water

C) Vacuum

D) Steel

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Velocity of sound in steel is maximum out of the given materials water and air. In vacuum sound cannot travel, it’s speed is zero.