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The maximum speed of vibrations which produce audible sound will be in :

(a) dry air
(b) sea water
(c) ground glass
(d) human blood

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Solution

Velocity of the longitudinal wave is directly proportional to the density of the medium.
Ans: (c) Ground glass.

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