The velocity of sound in a medium depends on the modulus of elasticity E and density rho. The relationship can be expressed as:

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  • Av proportional to sqrt(E/rho)
  • Bv proportional to E/rho
  • Cv proportional to sqrt(rho/E)
  • Dv proportional to E rho
Explanation

Assume v = k E^a rho^b. Dimensions: [LT^-1] = [ML^-1T^-2]^a [ML^-3]^b. Comparing powers of M, L, T yields a=1/2, b=-1/2. So, v = k E^(1/2) rho^(-1/2) = k sqrt(E/rho).

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