Which of the following factors does the speed of sound in a medium depend upon?

Elasticity of the medium

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Density of the medium

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Electrical resistance of the medium

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Thermal conductivity of the medium

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Solution

The correct options are
A
Elasticity of the medium

B
Density of the medium

The speed of sound in a medium depends on two factors:-

The elasticity of medium means the capability of particles to come back to their initial position from where they were displaced.

The density of medium means how compact are the molecules of the medium.

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