The velocity of sound in air is 332 m/s. Velocity in the vacuum will be:
Correct answer: D. Zero
- A. Greater than 332 m/s
- B. Less than 332 m/s
- C. Equal to 332 m/s
- D. Zero
Explanation
Sound is a mechanical pressure wave requiring a material medium to propagate; a vacuum has no particles to transmit compressions/rarefactions, so sound speed in vacuum is zero.
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