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Question : Of the options listed below, the speed of sound is highest in _____ at 25°C.

Option 1: Ethanol

Option 2: Aluminium

Option 3: Oxygen

Option 4: Hydrogen


Team Careers360 11th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: Aluminium


Solution : The correct option is Aluminium.

The speed of sound is highest in Aluminium at 25°C among the options provided. This is because the material's stiffness and density influence the speed of sound. Aluminum has a relatively high stiffness and low density, making sound waves travel faster than ethanol, hydrogen and oxygen.

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