Substance
Density (grams/centimeter^3)
air
0.0012
water
1.00
steel
5,000
copper
6,420
Based on this information, in which substance is it likely that the speed of sound waves is the highest?
Air
Water
Steel
Copper
1 answer
The speed of sound waves is highest in materials with low density and elasticity. Based on the information provided, air has the lowest density and is therefore the substance in which the speed of sound waves is likely the highest.
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