Fill in the blank.
The speed of the sound in solid is____ speed of the sound in liquid.

Greater than

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Same

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Lesser than

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Solution

The correct option is A Greater than
As the molecules are more closer in solid in comparison to liquid, vibration will transfer more easily hence speed of sound in it will be more.
Hence Option A

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