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)

Question

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)
Responses

They have different salinities.
They have different salinities.

They have different phases of matter.
They have different phases of matter.

They have different rigidities.
They have different rigidities.

They have different temperatures

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The correct statement explaining why the speed of sound is different through diamond and wood is:

They have different rigidities.

The speed of sound in a material is influenced by its density and rigidity (stiffness). Diamond is an extremely rigid material, which allows sound to travel through it much faster than through wood, which is less rigid.