A student does an experiment to find out how the speed of sound waves changes when traveling in different mediums (solid, liquid, gas). The table below shows the different speeds of the sound wave in each medium but does not list the specific medium.
Medium Speed Before (m/s)
A. 682
B. 1,293
C. 4,440
The student knows that sound travels through room temperature air at 343 m/s.
Using this information and the student's results, which medium is the solid, the liquid, and the gas?
(1 point)
• A is the gas, B is the liquid, and C is the solid.
• A is the gas, B is the solid, and C is the liquid.
• A is the liquid, B is the gas, and C is the solid.
• A is the solid, B is the liquid, and C is the gas.
Based on the given information, we can determine the medium for each speed:
A. 682 m/s - This speed is lower than the speed of sound through room temperature air, so it is likely a solid.
B. 1,293 m/s - This speed is higher than the speed of sound through room temperature air, so it is likely a liquid.
C. 4,440 m/s - This speed is much higher than the speed of sound through room temperature air, so it is likely a gas.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
A is the solid, B is the liquid, and C is the gas.