Question

How does the speed of sound in sea water compare to the speed of sound in the air? A. Speed of sound is faster in water because the molecules are close to each other and less dense b. Speed of sound is slower in sea water because the molecules are closer to each other and less dense c. Speed of sound is faster because the molecules are closer to each other and more dense d. Speed of sound is slower because the molecules are closer to each other and more dense

Answer 1

b. Speed of sound is slower in sea water because the molecules are closer to each other and less dense.