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If the bulk modulus of water is 2100 MPa, then speed of sound in water is (take density of water, ρ=1000 kg/m3)
PhysicsWaves and SoundNEET
Options:
  • A 1320 m/s
  • B 1450 m/s
  • C 1580 m/s
  • D 1630 m/s
Solution:
1489 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 1450 m/s

Speed of sound in water is given by,

v=Bρ

v = 2100 × 10 6 1000 = 2.1 × 10 6

or v=1.45×103=1450 m/s

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