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QWhat did Abū Rayhān al-Bīrūnī postulate about the speed of sound during the Islamic golden age?

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  • A It is equal to the speed of light. ✔ ✖
  • B It is much slower than the speed of light. ✔ ✖
  • C It is faster than the speed of light. ✔ ✖
  • D It varies depending on the medium. ✔ ✖
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Abū Rayhān al-Bīrūnī postulated that the speed of sound was much slower than the speed of light during the Islamic golden age. This understanding contributed to the knowledge of sound propagation during that time.

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