Q135 / 150 · MHT CET 2021 (24 Sep Shift 1) · Physics

What is the effect of pressure on the speed of sound in a medium, if pressure is doubled at constant temperature?

Correct answer
A
Remains same
B
Reduced to half
C
Gets doubled
D
Becomes 4 times

Solution

Speed of sound in a medium is independent of pressure if temperature is constant.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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