material speed
air 331
sea water 1,524
How does the speed of sound compare in sea water to the speed of sound in air?
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Responses
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 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 faster in sea water because the molecules in sea water are farther from each other and less dense.
The speed of sound is faster in sea water because the molecules in sea water are farther from 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.
1 answer
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.
Sound travels faster in denser media because the molecules are packed more closely together, which allows sound waves to be transmitted more quickly. In this case, the speed of sound in sea water (1,524 m/s) is significantly faster than in air (331 m/s).
