Which statement about the speed of sound is correct? A. Sound travels faster through water than air. B. Sound travels at the same speed through water and air. C. Sound travels faster through space than air. D. Sound travels at the same speed through space and air.

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2022-08-16

Which statement about the speed of sound is correct? A. Sound travels faster through water than air. B. Sound travels at the same speed through water and air. C. Sound travels faster through space than air. D. Sound travels at the same speed through space and air.

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Siena Bennett

Siena Bennett

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a. Water particles are tightly packed than air particles. Therefore, the energy of sound waves travel faster in water.

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