Question

The table shows the speed of sound waves in different media. Based on the table, sound waves travel faster in which medium?
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gases because sound wave vibrations travel quickly through molecules that are farther apart
solids because sound wave vibrations travel quickly through molecules that are farther apart
gases because sound wave vibrations travel quickly through molecules that are closer together
solids because sound wave vibrations travel quickly through molecules that are closer together

Answer 1

Sound waves travel faster in solids because sound wave vibrations travel quickly through molecules that are closer together. In solids, the particles are tightly packed, allowing sound waves to transmit energy more efficiently than in gases, where particles are farther apart.