Temperature (°C)
Speed of Sound in Fresh Water (m/s) Speed of Sound in Sea Water (m/s)
0
1403 1449
10 1447 1490
20 1481 1522
30 1507 1546
Based on the table, which statement describes the relationship between temperature and the speed of sound in water?
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Sound travels faster in warmer water, both in fresh water and sea water.
Sound travels faster in warmer water, both in fresh water and sea water.
Sound travels faster in warmer water, but this occurs only in fresh water.
Sound travels faster in warmer water, but this occurs only in fresh water.
Sound travels slower in warmer water, both in fresh water and sea water.
Sound travels slower in warmer water, both in fresh water and sea water.
Sound travels slower in warmer water, but this occurs only in fresh water.
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The correct statement based on the data provided in the table is:
Sound travels faster in warmer water, both in fresh water and sea water.
This conclusion can be drawn from observing that as the temperature increases in both fresh water and sea water, the speed of sound also increases.
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