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Sound travels faster in gases than in solids.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was addressed to me during an interview.Question is taken from Acoustics topic in division Acoustics and Ventilation of Construction & Building Materials

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The correct choice is (b) False

Explanation: A sound wave is a longitudinal wave. Sound is transmitted in the FORM of these longitudinal waves which are a SERIES of compressions and rarefactions CREATED in the medium through which the sound propagates. The velocity of the sound depends on the medium through which it travels. Sound travels faster in SOLIDS than in gases.



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