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Speed of a Sound Wave

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Speed of sound depends on which of the following?

A

Temperature of the medium

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Temperature of source producing sound

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C

Amplitude of the sound

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D

Frequency of the sound

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Solution

The correct option is A Temperature of the medium
The speed of sound depends on temperature of medium. It increases with the temperature.
It is independent of the frequency and amplitude of the sound.

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