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Mechanical Properties of Fluids
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In which media sound travels faster - solids or gases?

Answer

Sound travels faster in solids than in gases because young's modulus of elasticity of solids is large as compared to bulk modulus of gases. 

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Some More Questions From Mechanical Properties of Fluids Chapter

What are different types of wave motions?

Define transverse wave motion.

Define longitudinal wave motion.

Which of the two waves - elastic waves or electromagnetic waves does need any material media for its propagation?

What is sound?

How sound is produced?

Can sound travel in vacuum?

Can two persons hear each other on the moon? Explain.

Can electromagnetic wave propagate in vacuum?

Can we listen in vacuum?