Question

Material
Speed (m/s)
Air
331
Sea Water
1,524
How does the speed of sound compare in sea water to the speed of sound in air?
(1 point)
The speed of sound is slower in sea water because the molecules in sea water are closer to each other and less dense.
The speed of sound is faster in sea water because the molecules in sea water are farther from each other and less dense.
The speed of sound is faster in sea water because the molecules in sea water are closer to each other and more dense.
The speed of sound is slower in sea water because the molecules in sea water are farther from each other and more dense.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

**The speed of sound is faster in sea water because the molecules in sea water are closer to each other and more dense.**

In general, sound travels faster in denser mediums because the molecules are closer together, allowing for quicker transmission of sound waves. In this case, the speed of sound in sea water (1,524 m/s) is much faster than in air (331 m/s).