The velocity of sound in a gas depend upon:

only on its wavelength

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only the density and elasticity of the gas

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on intensity of the sound

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on the amplitude and frequency

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Solution

The correct option is B only the density and elasticity of the gas
Velocity of sound depends upon the properties of the medium.
And this velocity of sound is highest in solid and lowest in gases. In liquid the speed is between the two.

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The velocity of sound in a gas depend upon:

The correct option is B only the density and elasticity of the gasVelocity of sound depends upon the properties of the medium. And this velocity of sound is highest in solid and lowest in gases. In liquid the speed is between the two.

The correct option is B only the density and elasticity of the gas
Velocity of sound depends upon the properties of the medium.
And this velocity of sound is highest in solid and lowest in gases. In liquid the speed is between the two.