The speed of sound through diamond is about 12,000 m/s. The speed of sound through wood is about 3,300 m/s. Which statement explains why the speed of sound is different through these materials?(1 point)

Question

The speed of sound through diamond is about 12,000 m/s. The speed of sound through wood is about 3,300 m/s. Which statement explains why the speed of sound is different through these materials?(1 point)
Responses

They have different phases of matter.
They have different phases of matter.

They have different temperatures.
They have different temperatures.

They have different rigidities.
They have different rigidities.

They have different salinities.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The correct response is: **They have different rigidities.** The speed of sound in a material is influenced by the material's density and rigidity (or elastic modulus). Diamond, being a much more rigid material than wood, allows sound to travel faster through it.