Speed of sound wave in air:
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Due to presence of moisture, density of air decreases.
We know that speed of sound in air is given by
.
For air 
and p are constants.
, where 
is density of air.
where 
is density of dry air and 
is density of moist air.
As 
Hence, speed of sound wave in air increases with increase in humidity.
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