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An Introduction to Physical Science

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ISBN:9781305079137

Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Publisher:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Chapter6: Waves And Sound

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7MC: The speed of sound is generally greatest in ____ . (6.4) (a) gases (b) liquids (c) solids (d) vacuum

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