Acoustics: Order of increasing speed of sound across media Considering typical room conditions, arrange media so that the velocity of sound increases in the correct order from least to greatest. Choose the correct option.

Q: Acoustics: Order of increasing speed of sound across media Considering typical room conditions, arrange media so that the velocity of sound increases in the correct order from least to greatest. Choose the correct option.

Concept Sound speed increases with bulk modulus and decreases with density; generally vgas < vliquid < vsolid. Typical values Air ≈ 343 m/s; Water ≈ 1500 m/s; Steel ≈ 5000 m/s. Final Answer Air, Water, Steel

Difficulty: Easy

Steel, Water, Air
Air, Water, Steel
Water, Air, Steel
Air, Steel, Water

Correct Answer: Air, Water, Steel

Explanation:

Concept
Sound speed increases with bulk modulus and decreases with density; generally v_gas < v_liquid < v_solid.

Typical values
Air ≈ 343 m/s; Water ≈ 1500 m/s; Steel ≈ 5000 m/s.

Final Answer
Air, Water, Steel

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