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= γ P ρ

So v 1 ρ

v2/v1= ρ 2 ρ 1

ρ 2 (moist air)< ρ 1 (dry air)

So v2>v1

So speed of sound wave increases with increase in humidity

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