Speed of sound in air and water are given as va and vw respectively. T...
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The correct answer is (a) va = vw. This is because the speed of sound depends on the medium through which it is traveling, and the medium's properties such as density, elasticity, and temperature. So, the speed of sound in air and water will be different due to the difference in their properties, but the statement va = vw is incorrect. The speed of sound in air is approximately 343 meters per second at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, while the speed of sound in water is around 1,482 meters per second.
Speed of sound in air and water are given as va and vw respectively. T...
Speed of sound is greatest in solids, less in liquids and least in gases