Which of the following is true about sound waves? (1 point)

Question

Responses

Sound moves faster in the ocean than in the air.
Sound moves faster in the ocean than in the air.

Sound moves faster in a lake than in the ocean.
Sound moves faster in a lake than in the ocean.

Sound would move faster in a pool of water than in a pool of Jello.
Sound would move faster in a pool of water than in a pool of Jello.

Sound would move faster in a pool of rubber than in a pool of diamonds.

Answer 1

The true statement among the options provided is:

Sound moves faster in the ocean than in the air.

Additionally, here are clarifications regarding the other statements:

• Sound moves faster in a lake than in the ocean. This is generally false; sound travels faster in seawater than in freshwater due to higher salinity and density.

• Sound would move faster in a pool of water than in a pool of Jello. This is generally true; sound travels faster in water because it is denser than Jello, but specific properties of Jello could affect this.

• Sound would move faster in a pool of rubber than in a pool of diamonds. This is false; sound actually travels faster in diamonds than in rubber, as diamonds have a much higher density and elastic modulus.

So, the best answer is the first statement: Sound moves faster in the ocean than in the air.