Velocity of sound waves through any material depends on
A)the material's density 'd' only
B)the material's density 'd' as well as its modulus of elasticity 'E'
C)the material's modulus of elasticity 'E' only
D)neither the material's density 'd' nor its modulus of elasticity 'E'

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The velocity of sound waves through any material depends on both the material's density (d) and its modulus of elasticity (E). This is because the speed of sound is influenced by how easily a material can be compressed (related to its modulus of elasticity) and how much mass is present in a given volume (density).

Velocity of Sound Waves Through Any Material Depends on