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Jitendra Singh • 7.50K Points
Tutor III Physics

Q. Sound velocity is usually larger in solids than in liquids and gases because:

  • (A) solids are more elastic than liquids and gases
  • (B) solids are less elastic than liquids and gases
  • (C) volumetric expansion coefficients of liquids and gases are higher than solids
  • (D) frequency of sound waves decreases in solids due to Doppler shift
  • Correct Answer - Option(A)
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Explanation by: Jitendra Singh
A substance is labelled more elastic if it offers greater resistance to deformation than other bodies, so that it can be stretched less than others.

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