- The speed of sound depends on the medium through which it travels. It is related to the elasticity (stiffness) and density of the medium. - In general, sound travels faster in media where the particles are closer together and interactions between them are stronger, allowing vibrations to be transmitted more efficiently. - Gases (like air) are much less dense and less elastic than liquids (like water) and solids (like iron). - Solids typically have the highest speed of sound, followed by liquids, and then gases.
Sound travels with a different speed in different media. In which order does the velocity of sound increase in these media ?
Asked in PPSC CS Prelims 2013 · Topic: Sound (Speed of Sound in Different Media and Factors Affecting It)
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