How does the speed of sound in sea water compare to the speed of sound in air?
A.
The speed of sound is faster in sea water because the molecules in sea water are closer to each other and less dense.
B.
The speed of sound is slower in sea water because the molecules in sea water are closer to each other and less dense.
C
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The speed of sound is faster in sea water because the molecules in sea water are closer to each other and more dense.
D.
The speed of sound is slower in sea water because the molecules in sea water are closer to each other and more dense.
C. The speed of sound is faster in sea water because the molecules in sea water are closer to each other and more dense.
In general, sound travels faster in denser mediums because the molecules are closer together, allowing for faster transmission of sound waves. Since sea water is denser than air, the speed of sound in sea water is faster than in air.