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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 )
They have different temperatures.
They have different salinities.
They have different rigidities.
They have different phases of matter.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
They have different rigidities.

Sound speed in a material depends mainly on its elastic modulus and density (v ≈ √(elastic modulus / density)). Diamond is much stiffer (higher rigidity) than wood, so sound travels faster through it.