If vm is the velocity of sound in moist air, vd is the velocity of sound in dry air, under identical conditions of pressure and temperature
  • A$v_m > v_d$
  • B$v_m < v_d$
  • C$v_m = v_d$
  • D$v_m  v_d=1$
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