Which one of the following statements is correct?
- AThe velocity of sound in air increases with the increase of temperatureCorrect
- BThe velocity of sound in air is independent of pressure
- CThe velocity of sound in air decreased as the humidity increases
- DThe velocity of sound in air is not affected by the change in amplitude and frequency
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