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Factors Affecting Speed of Sound

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In solids speed of sound depends on elasticity and density.

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True

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False

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The correct option is B
True

The speed of sound depends on elasticity and density. The speed of sound decreases when density is increased and speed increases if the elasticity of medium increased. Even though solids are denser than liquids but they are much more elastic than liquids.

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