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Effect of Density on Speed of Sound in Gases

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A medium transmits a sound wave by virtue of its:

A

Elasticity

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Inertia

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C

Density

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Both inertia and elasticity

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Solution

The correct option is C Density
Sound wave needs a medium for its propagation.
Sound wave is transmitted by virtue of density.

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