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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)
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They have different rigidities.
They have different rigidities.
They have different temperatures.
They have different temperatures.
They have different salinities.
They have different salinities.
They have different phases of matter.
They have different phases of matter.
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They have different rigidities.
Diamond is much stiffer (higher elastic modulus) than wood, so mechanical disturbances travel faster through it (speed ≈ sqrt(elastic modulus / density)).
Diamond is much stiffer (higher elastic modulus) than wood, so mechanical disturbances travel faster through it (speed ≈ sqrt(elastic modulus / density)).
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