MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Speed of Sound

Sound travels...

Question

Sound travels faster in gases as compared to solids and liquids.

A

True

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

False

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B False
Sound is produced due to the vibration of different objects. Sound travels as a longitudinal wave through a material medium.
Sound travels faster in solids as compared to gases and liquid.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Why do sound travel faster in solids compared to liquids and gases

Liquids have _________ density as compared to solids and _________ density as compared to gases.

Q. Assertion :Sound travels faster in solids than gases Reason: Solids possess greater density than gases

Q. Analyse the following statements and choose the correct option.

(i) Solid particles have larger interparticle spaces as compared to particles in liquids and gases.
(ii) Solids resist deformation under external forces.
(iii) The effect of pressure on the particles of solids is the same as that on the particles of gases.
(iv) Particles of solids diffuse faster than those of liquids and gases.
(v) Solids occupy less volume for the same number of particles, as compared to gases.

Q. Sound cannot travel through some solids, liquids and gases.

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Speed of sound tackle

PHYSICS

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Standard IX Physics

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon