To determine the medium in which sound travels fastest, we need to understand how the speed of sound is affected by the properties of a medium. The speed of sound in a medium is given by the formula:
\(v = \sqrt{\frac{K}{\rho}}\)
where:
The speed of sound is directly proportional to the square root of the bulk modulus and inversely proportional to the square root of the density. Therefore, for a high speed of sound, a higher bulk modulus is beneficial, and a lower density is preferable, provided other factors remain constant.
Given the problem statement:
Sound travels faster in a medium with a higher elasticity (bulk modulus) and lower density. Under the assumption that the bulk modulus values are not specified or change significantly less than density, an increase in density generally suggests a slower speed of sound.
Since medium C has a higher density than A, and assuming bulk modulus values allow speed to vary mainly with density in this scenario, sound should travel fastest in medium C if C also possesses a considerably higher bulk modulus than A and B.
Therefore, based on the given information, the correct conclusion is that sound travels fastest in medium C.
An object is 10.64 km below the sea level. A research team sends down a sonar signal to confirm this depth. After how long can it expect to get the echo? Take speed of sound in sea water = 1520 m/s.
A boy stands 83 m in front of a high wall and then blows a whistle, calculate the time interval when he hears an echo. Speed of sound is 332 m/s.
A man claps his hands in front of a wall and he hears an echo after 1.6s. He walks. 33m towards wall and hears the echo 1.4 s after clapping. Then velocity of sound in air is:
For hearing a distinct sound, the time interval between the original sound and the reflected one must be atleast ______ seconds.
Please select the correct option for the assertion-reason statement.
Assertion: The ceiling conference halls are made curved.
Reason: Curved ceilings help the sound to spread evenly in the hall.