Question : Sound is heard over longer distances on rainy days because
Option 1: sound travels slowly in moist air
Option 2: sound travels faster in moist air
Option 3: moist air does not absorb sound
Option 4: moist air absorbs sound
Correct Answer: sound travels faster in moist air
Solution : The correct option is sound travels faster in moist air.
Sound waves can diffract, or spread out, in various directions as a result of falling raindrops. This may cause sound waves to deflect around obstructions and propagate to places where they might not otherwise go on a clear day.
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