B. Air
The speed of sound waves is higher in substances with lower densities, so air, with a density of 0.0012 grams/centimeter³, is likely to have the highest speed of sound waves among the substances listed.
The table displays the densities of four substances.
Substance | Density (grams/centimeter³)
air | 0.0012
water | 1.00
steel | 5,000
copper | 6,420
From this information, in which substance is it likely that the speed of sound waves is the highest?
(1 point)
A. Steel
B. Air
C. Water
D. Copper
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