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Which statement correctly compares the speed of sound in solids and gases?(1 point)
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The speed of sound is generally faster in solids than in gases, because solids are denser than gases.
The speed of sound is generally faster in solids than in gases, because solids are denser than gases.

The speed of sound is generally faster in solids than in gases, because solids are less dense than gases.
The speed of sound is generally faster in solids than in gases, because solids are less dense than gases.

The speed of sound is generally slower in solids than in gases, because solids are denser than gases.
The speed of sound is generally slower in solids than in gases, because solids are denser than gases.

The speed of sound is generally slower in solids than in gases, because solids are less dense than gases.

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
The correct statement is:

**The speed of sound is generally faster in solids than in gases, because solids are denser than gases.**

However, it's important to note that the speed of sound in solids is primarily influenced by the material's elasticity rather than just density. While solids are typically denser than gases, their greater stiffness or elasticity is what allows sound to travel faster in them compared to gases.
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