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What is the effect of humidity on sound waves?

1. speed of sound waves is more
2. speed of sound waves is less
3. speed of sound waves remains same
4. speed of sound waves becomes zero

Correct answer: speed of sound waves is more

Solution

Humidity increases the density of water vapor in the air, which reduces the average molecular mass of the air. This leads to an increase in the speed of sound waves.

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