How does the speed of sound compare in sea water to the speed of sound in air?
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The speed of sound is faster in sea water because the molecules in sea water are closer to each other and more dense.
The speed of sound is faster in sea water because the molecules in sea water are closer to each other and more dense.
The speed of sound is slower in sea water because the molecules in sea water are closer to each other and less dense.
The speed of sound is slower in sea water because the molecules in sea water are closer to each other and less dense.
The speed of sound is slower in sea water because the molecules in sea water are farther from each other and more dense.
The speed of sound is slower in sea water because the molecules in sea water are farther from each other and more dense.
The speed of sound is faster in sea water because the molecules in sea water are farther from each other and less dense.
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The correct response is:
The speed of sound is faster in sea water because the molecules in sea water are closer to each other and more dense.
In general, sound travels faster in denser media because the molecules are packed closer together, which facilitates more efficient transmission of sound waves. Water is denser than air, leading to a higher speed of sound in water compared to air.
