Mac and Suzanne cut holes in the bottom of two cups and connect them with a string. When Mac whispers into one cup, Suzanne can hear him through the other. What is the best reason to explain why this happens?

a
Sound waves can travel great distances.
b
Sound waves from whispering have a higher frequency.
c
Sound waves travel better through solids than gases.
d
Sound waves produce an echo.

c. Sound waves travel better through solids than gases.