A: Sound travels faster in warmer regions as compared with colder regions.
B: Sound travels fastest in solids.
Which of the following statement is true?

Statement A only

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Statement B only

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Neither statement A nor B

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Both statement A and B

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Solution

The correct option is D Both statement A and B
With increase in temperature the speed of sound also increases. Hence, the sound will travel faster in warmer regions. Also, sound travels fastest in solids, then in liquids and slowest in gases.

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