Physics PYQ 122 of 288 · Waves

The velocity of sound in air is approximately-

  1. A10 km/sec
  2. B10 mile/min
  3. C330 m/sec
  4. D3 × 10¹⁰/sec

42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

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Correct answer: (c) 330 m/sec

Explanation

Sound travels through air at about 330–340 m/s: about 332 m/s at 0 °C, a little faster in warm air.

It is much faster in water (about 1500 m/s) and in steel (about 5000–6000 m/s).

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