During winter, an echo is heard _________.

sooner than during summer

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later than during summer

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Can't say

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Solution

The correct option is B later than during summer
The speed of sound is inversely proportional to the density of the material in the given state. Since in summer the temperature is higher, the density of air is lower. Therefore sound travels faster in summer than winter.

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