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? asked in Science & MathematicsEngineering · 5 years ago

Why does speed of sound in solds depend upon shear modulus and not bulk modulous or youngs modulous? plz explain why NOT Y and B first.?

Update:

speed of sound in solids = sqrt(n/d)

n=shear modulus,

d=mass density.

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    "Why does speed of sound in solds depend upon shear modulus and not bulk modulous or youngs modulous? plz explain why NOT Y and B first.?"

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    To squeeze another atom in between two other atoms (a pressure wave), you have to shear them apart.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Best look here.

    Source(s): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_of_sound#Speed...
  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    FULL OF SPELLING MISTAKES FROM YOUR QUESTION.

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