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If vm is the velocity of sound in moist air, vd is the velocity of sound in dry  air, under identical conditions of pressure and temperature 

a
vm > vd
b
vm < vd
c
vm = vd
d
vmvd = 1

detailed solution

Correct option is A

The density of moist air (i.e. air mixed with water vapours) is less than the density of dry air  Hence from v=γPρ⇒vmoist air>vdry air

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