Which of the following statements is true?

The speed of sound increases with an increase in temperature of the medium.

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The speed of sound is the same in every medium.

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Sound travels faster in liquids than in solids.

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The speed of sound decreases with an increase in temperature of the medium.

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Solution

The correct option is A The speed of sound increases with an increase in temperature of the medium.
The speed of sound in different states of matter varies as follows:
Speed of sound in solids > Speed of sound in liquids > Speed of sound in gases

The speed of sound in a medium increases with an increase in temperature of the medium.

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Speed of sound in a medium _________ with increase in temperature.

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In which medium, does the sound travel at a faster speed?

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