Which of the following is true about sound waves? (1 point)

Responses

Sound would move faster in a pool of water than in a pool of Jello.
Sound would move faster in a pool of water than in a pool of Jello.

Sound would move faster in a pool of rubber than in a pool of diamonds.
Sound would move faster in a pool of rubber than in a pool of diamonds.

Sound moves faster in a lake than in the ocean.
Sound moves faster in a lake than in the ocean.

Sound moves faster in the ocean than in the air.

1 answer

The true statement about sound waves from the options you provided is:

Sound moves faster in the ocean than in the air.

This is because sound travels faster in denser media, and water (including ocean water) is significantly denser than air.