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Waves and Sound — JEE physics STD 12 Science — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceJEE physicsWaves and Sound1 Mark
MCQ
Velocity of sound is maximum in
  • A
    Air
  • B
    Water
  • C
    Vacuum
  • ✓
    Steel
✓

Answer

Correct option: D.
Steel
(d) Velocity of sound in steel is maximum out of the given materials water and air. In vacuum sound cannot travel, it's speed is zero.

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