The data displays the velocity of sound in air, sea water, and steel at a temperature of 21°C.

Material

Speed (m / s)

Alr

331

Sea Water

1,524

Steel

5,180

How does the velocity of sound in sea water compare to that in air?

(1 point) 4

The velocity of sound is greater in sea water because the molecules in sea water are more closely packed and denser.

The velocity of sound is greater in sea water due to the closer proximity and lower density of molecules in sea water

The velocity of sound is reduced in sea water because the molecules in sea water are more closely packed and less dense.

The velocity of sound is reduced in sea water because the molecules in sea water are more closely arranged and denser

The velocity of sound in sea water is reduced because the molecules in sea water are more closely arranged and denser.