Science › Acoustics › Question #8431
Single Choice Difficult

QThe speed of sound waves is maximum in which of the following mediums?

ID: #8431 Acoustics 207 views
Question Info
#8431Q ID
DifficultDifficulty
AcousticsTopic
Start Quiz on This Topic
 Your Answer

Choose the Best Option

Click any option to instantly check if you're correct.

  • A Water ✔ ✖
  • B Air ✔ ✖
  • C Steel ✔ ✖
  • D Vacuum ✔ ✖
Correct Answer

Explanation

The speed of sound waves is maximum in solids, such as steel, because the particles are closely packed together, resulting in a faster propagation of sound.

 Continue Practice
Previous Question Next Question
 Share

Share This Question

Challenge a friend or share with your study group.

 More from This Topic

Related MCQ Questions

What is the difference between sound waves and light waves? What is the range of frequency for audible sound waves? What is the type of wave that sound waves belong to? What is the difference between infrasonic and ultrasonic waves? Which of the following waves are not audible to the human ear? What is the SI unit of velocity? Which aspect of human society is significantly influenced by the science of acoustics? What is the primary focus of acoustics? Who conducted successful measurements of the speed of sound in air during the 17th century? Who would be referred to as an acoustician?