How does the speed of sound compare in sea water to the speed of sound in air?
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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 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 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 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.
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The correct response 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 media (such as water compared to air) due to the closer proximity of molecules, which facilitates the transmission of sound waves.
