The speed of sound waves is generally higher in denser materials. Among the substances listed, steel has the highest density (5,000 kg/m³).
Therefore, it is likely that the speed of sound waves is the highest in Steel.
The table displays the densities of four substances.
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?
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Steel
Steel
Water
Water
Air
Air
Copper
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