Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Physics

Question:

What is the effect on speed of sound with the increase in pressure of the medium?

Options:

Speed of sound decreases

Speed of sound increases

Speed of sound remains same

Speed of sound becomes zero

Correct Answer:

Speed of sound remains same

Explanation:

Effect of pressure on speed of sound: The speed of sound is independent of pressure i.e., speed remains unchanged by the increase or decrease of pressure.