Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Physics

Question:

What is the effect on speed of sound with the rise in temperature 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 increases

Explanation:

Effect of Temperature on speed of sound: The speed of sound increases with the increase of temperature of the medium. The speed of sound in air increases by 0.61 m/s when the temperature is increased by 1°C.