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The molecules of water are not as far apart as air molecules are, so when a sound wave hits a water molecule, then the molecule vibrates and creates another sound wave, it doesn't take as long for the wave to reach the next molecule and continue the chain.
Also, remember that although sound may travel faster in water, sound quality is quickly lost because of the multiple collisions the wave goes through.
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Generally, the more dense the medium the higher the sound speed through it.
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MaxineThe speed of sound in a medium is determined by the density and compressibility of the medium. Water is denser and less compressible than air, leading to faster sound propagation in water. Additionally, the molecules in water are closer together, allowing sound waves to travel more quickly through the medium.
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The speed in water is less than or greater than the speed of sound of air?
The speed of sound in water is greater than the speed of sound in air . For example, at 20 °C and 1 ATM pressure, the speed of sound in air is 343 m/s, and its speed in water is 1482 m/s. In general, the speed of sound in a medium = (bulk modulus of the medium/ its density)^0.5 where the bulk modulus indicates how compressible the medium is; the greater the bulk modulus, the more incompressible the medium is. So, although water has a density much greater than that of air, water is also much more incompressible than air. When you solve for the speed of sound for both water and air using the above formula, you will find that it is greater in water.
Is the speed of sound as speed of light?
The speed of light is much greater than the speed of sound.
Why is the speed of sound greater for stone than water or air?
The speed of sound is greater in stone than in water or air because sound travels faster in denser materials. Stone is more dense than water or air, allowing sound waves to propagate more quickly through its structure.
Is the speed of sound in cork greater than speed of sound in water?
No. The denser the material, the faster sound moves through it.
What is the speed lower than the speed of sound called?
speeds lower than the speed of sound is known as the subsonic speed. speeds greater than the speed of sound is supersonic (mach 1) and speeds that are many times above the speed of sound (above mach 0) are known as hypersonic sounds.
