Q. Sound velocity is usually larger in solids than in liquids and gases because:
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Correct Answer: (A)
solids are more elastic than liquids and gases
Explanation: A substance is labelled more elastic if it offers greater resistance to deformation than other bodies, so that it can be stretched less than others.
Explanation by: Jitendra Singh
A substance is labelled more elastic if it offers greater resistance to deformation than other bodies, so that it can be stretched less than others.