WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. The speed of sound waves in a medium depends upon the elastic property of the medium, but not on an inertia property.
  2. The speed of sound waves in a medium depends neither on its elastic property nor on its inertia property.
  3. The speed of sound waves in a medium depends on both elastic and inertia properties of the medium.
  4. The speed of sound waves in a medium depends upon the inertia property of the medium, but not on an elastic property.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The speed of sound waves in a medium depends on both elastic and inertia properties of the medium.