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Effect of Density on Speed of Sound in Gases

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Velocity of sound is maximum in?
A)iron
B)mercury
C)water
D)air

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Velocity of sound is maximum in iron, since speed of sound in solids > speed of sound in liquids > speed of sound in gases.

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