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What is the difference in the speed of sound through IRON and AIR?
a. 3500 m/sec b. 2500 m/sec c. 1000 m/sec d. you cannot tell from this graph
a. 3500 m/sec b. 2500 m/sec c. 1000 m/sec d. you cannot tell from this graph
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The speed of sound is significantly different in solids, liquids, and gases due to their varying densities and elastic properties. In general, sound travels much faster in solids than in gases.
For iron, the speed of sound is typically around 5000 m/s, while in air at room temperature, it is about 343 m/s.
To determine the difference in speed of sound through iron and air, we calculate:
Speed of sound in iron (approximately 5000 m/s) - Speed of sound in air (approximately 343 m/s)
So, the difference is approximately:
5000 m/s - 343 m/s ≈ 4657 m/s
This difference is not precisely one of the options given (3500 m/sec, 2500 m/sec, 1000 m/sec), but it is closest to **3500 m/sec**.
Thus, based on the available choices, the best answer would be:
**a. 3500 m/sec**.
For iron, the speed of sound is typically around 5000 m/s, while in air at room temperature, it is about 343 m/s.
To determine the difference in speed of sound through iron and air, we calculate:
Speed of sound in iron (approximately 5000 m/s) - Speed of sound in air (approximately 343 m/s)
So, the difference is approximately:
5000 m/s - 343 m/s ≈ 4657 m/s
This difference is not precisely one of the options given (3500 m/sec, 2500 m/sec, 1000 m/sec), but it is closest to **3500 m/sec**.
Thus, based on the available choices, the best answer would be:
**a. 3500 m/sec**.
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