The main factor which affects the speed of soun... - JAMB Physics 2022 Question
The main factor which affects the speed of sound wave is the?
A
properties of the medium
B
amplitude of the sound wave
C
intensity of the sound wave
D
loudness of the sound wave
correct option: a
Factors affecting the speed of sound include:
- Nature of material/medium: Sound travels faster in liquids than in gases and faster in solids than in liquids.
- The density of the medium: Sound requires a medium to travel. The density of the medium is among the factors which affect the speed of sound.
- The temperature of the medium: Higher the temperature, the higher the speed of sound in the medium.
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