Question
The speed of sound in different media at increasing temperatures is shown in the data table below.
The table shows the speed of sound in freshwater, seawater and air at different temperatures.
Speed of Sound in Different Media at Increasing Temperatures
Temperature (°C) 0 10 20 30
Speed of sound in freshwater (m/s) 1,403 1,447 1,481 1,507
Speed of sound in seawater (m/s) 1,449 1,490 1,522 1,546
Speed of sound in air (m/s) 331 337 343 355
Why does sound travel the slowest in air?
(1 point)
Responses
The temperature of air varies more than the temperature of water.
The temperature of air varies more than the temperature of water.
The distance between molecules of air is greater than for molecules of water.
The distance between molecules of air is greater than for molecules of water.
The wind blocks the sound waves and carries them in all directions.
The wind blocks the sound waves and carries them in all directions.
The kinetic energy of the molecules of air is too low to transport sound waves.
The table shows the speed of sound in freshwater, seawater and air at different temperatures.
Speed of Sound in Different Media at Increasing Temperatures
Temperature (°C) 0 10 20 30
Speed of sound in freshwater (m/s) 1,403 1,447 1,481 1,507
Speed of sound in seawater (m/s) 1,449 1,490 1,522 1,546
Speed of sound in air (m/s) 331 337 343 355
Why does sound travel the slowest in air?
(1 point)
Responses
The temperature of air varies more than the temperature of water.
The temperature of air varies more than the temperature of water.
The distance between molecules of air is greater than for molecules of water.
The distance between molecules of air is greater than for molecules of water.
The wind blocks the sound waves and carries them in all directions.
The wind blocks the sound waves and carries them in all directions.
The kinetic energy of the molecules of air is too low to transport sound waves.
Answers
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The correct response is:
**The distance between molecules of air is greater than for molecules of water.**
Sound travels faster in denser media because the molecules are closer together, allowing sound waves to be transmitted more efficiently. In air, the molecules are farther apart compared to those in water, resulting in a slower speed of sound.
**The distance between molecules of air is greater than for molecules of water.**
Sound travels faster in denser media because the molecules are closer together, allowing sound waves to be transmitted more efficiently. In air, the molecules are farther apart compared to those in water, resulting in a slower speed of sound.
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