), (b) For Liquids: Sound travels much faster in condensed phases than in most gases. From OP 1 equation (2-53), we can see that the partial derivative (use the inverse rule to get av KV this). Then, M (6 ks =( Gayah : (5) Cpv - ) how (Sards are uso ww- (2.54b) Cy Mw cu 43Lv ap Although the heat capacity ratio is taken as unity for solids and liquids, is very large for av * ( ) condensed phases compared with gases. Example 2.13: Given that for water sex = 4,5x10* Ibar. Calculate the speed of sound in water at 298K.34