Sound Waves are Longitudinal Waves
Quick practice
Question 1 of 5
Assertion (A): The speed of sound in air increases on a hot summer day compared to a cold winter day.
Reason (R): The speed of sound is directly proportional to the square root of the absolute temperature of the gas.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B
A is false but R is true
C
A is true but R is false
D
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
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