The table shows the speed of sound waves in different media.
Medium Speed of Sound Waves (m/s)
air 343
freshwater 1,435
glass 5,640
Based on the table, sound waves travel faster in which medium?
A.
gases because sound wave vibrations travel quickly through molecules that are closer together
B.
solids because sound wave vibrations travel quickly through molecules that are closer together
C.
gases because sound wave vibrations travel quickly through molecules that are farther apart
D.
solids because sound wave vibrations travel quickly through molecules that are farther apart