Propagation of Sound through Solids, Liquids and Gases
The velocity ...
Question
The velocity of sound in vacuum is
A
332ms−1
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B
228ms−1
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C
330ms−1
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D
Zero
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Solution
The correct option is B Zero Sound waves are mechanical waves. Mechanical waves need medium and elasticity to propagate in the medium. Therefore in the vaccum speed of sound waves will be zero. So answer "D" is correct.