Speed of sound is greater in solids than in liquids because.

The solids have high elasticity

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The liquids have high elasticity

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The atoms in solids are regularly arranged

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The atom in liquids are closely packed

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Solution

The correct option is A The solids have high elasticity
Speed of sound is depends upon the elasticity which is higher in case of solid then liquid. So the speed of sound is greater in solid than liquid.

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