The speed of sound varies significantly depending on the medium and its temperature. Sound travels faster in denser media (liquids and solids) compared to gases because particles are closer together, allowing vibrations to be transmitted more quickly.
At 20°C, the speed of sound in water is approximately
Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2019 · Topic: Sound (Speed of Sound in Different Media and Factors Affecting It)
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