Speed of sound wave in air
(a) Is independent of temperature.
(b) Increases with pressure.
(c) Increases with increase in humidity.
(d) Decreases with increase in humidity.
Speed of sound wave in air
(a) Is independent of temperature.
(b) Increases with pressure.
(c) Increases with increase in humidity.
(d) Decreases with increase in humidity.
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(c) Due to presence of moisture density of air decreases.
As we know speed of sound in air v=
So v
v2/v1=
2 (moist air)< 1 (dry air)
So v2>v1
So speed of sound wave increases with increase in humidity
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