The speed of sound varies depending on the state of matter of the medium.
The speed of sound in liquid ethanol is approximately 1200 m s-1.
Which row in the table correctly compares the speed of sound in solid ethanol and ethanol vapour with the speed of sound in liquid ethanol?
| Speed of sound in solid ethanol (m s−1\text{m s}^{-1}m s−1) | Speed of sound in ethanol vapour (m s−1\text{m s}^{-1}m s−1) | |
|---|---|---|
| A | less than 1200 | less than 1200 |
| B | less than 1200 | more than 1200 |
| C | more than 1200 | less than 1200 |
| D | more than 1200 | more than 1200 |
Row A
Row B
Row C
Row D
295 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics Sound, covering Sound. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.