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What is the speed of sound in water with a bulk modulus of 2.2 GPa and density 1000 kg/m3?

  1. 343 m/s
  2. 2200 m/s
  3. 742 m/s
  4. 1483 m/s

Answer

D. 1483 m/s

Solution

c = Ev/ = 2.2 × 109/1000 = 1483 m/s.

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