Easy TRUE_FALSE +2 / -1

The speed of sound is generally greater in solids than in liquids or gases.

Answer FALSE

Solution

Higher bulk/elastic modulus and tighter coupling give solids the largest sound speeds.

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Waves · Topic: Speed of Sound

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