Speed of Sound

Which factor does not affect the speed of sound:

• temperature
• distance
• density
• elasticity

The more density an object has, the ______________ sound travels through it.

• slower
• faster

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The warmer an object is, the ____________ sound will travel through it.

• faster
• slower

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Which state of matter do sounds travel fastest in?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Why does sound travel faster in solids than in liquids or gases.

• They are harder.

• The particles are closer together.

• Solids have more energy.

• Gases fill their container.

Roughly what is the speed of sound in air?

• About 350 m/s

• About 1 500 m/s

• About 5000 m/s

• About 1800 m/s

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Roughly what is the speed of sound in water?

• About 350 m/s

• About 1 500 m/s

• About 5000 m/s

• About 1800 m/s

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Calculate the speed of sound if a sound wave travels 680 m in 2 seconds.

• 1360 m/s

• 340 m/s

• The speed of sound is always the same

• 250 m/s

Calculate the speed of sound if a sound wave travels 1020 m in 3 seconds.

• 3060

• 365 m/s

• 340 m/s

• 250 m/s

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A sound wave travels through water at a speed of 1500m/s for 2 seconds. How far does it travel?

• 750m

• 340m

• 3000m

• 300 000 000 m/s