The table displays the densities of four substances.
Substance | Density (grams/centimeter³)
air | 0.0012
water | 1.00
steel | 5,000
copper | 6,420
From this information, in which substance is it likely that the speed of sound waves is the highest?
(1 point)
A. Steel
B. Air
C. Water
D. Copper
B. Air
The speed of sound waves is higher in substances with lower densities, so air, with a density of 0.0012 grams/centimeter³, is likely to have the highest speed of sound waves among the substances listed.