Speed of sound is __________ on rainy days than on dry days.

Slower

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Faster

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Same

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Faster
Since the density of moist air is less than the density of dry air. The speed of sound is inversely proportional to the square root of density of medium. So it can be inferred that Sound travels faster on rainy days than on dry days.

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