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?
the speed of sound is slower in sea water because the molecules in sea water are farther from each other and more dense.
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 closer to each other and more dense.
the speed of sound is faster in sea water because the molecules in sea water are farther from each other and less dense
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The correct comparison is:
The speed of sound is faster in sea water because the molecules in sea water are closer to each other and more dense.
This is because sound travels faster in mediums where the molecules are closely packed, allowing for quicker transmission of sound waves. In sea water, the molecules are more closely packed and the medium is more dense compared to air, which contributes to the higher speed of sound.
