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Effect of Density on Speed of Sound in Gases

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Velocity of sound is maximum in

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Iron

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Mercury

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Water

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Air

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Solution

The correct option is A Iron
Velocity of sound is directly proportional to the density of the medium. So the medium having maximum density will have maximum speed of sound. Here iron is the denser medium among others.

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