Speed of Sound and Light

Which state of matter do sounds travel fastest in?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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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.

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

• They are harder.

• Solids are more dense.

• Solids have more energy.

• Gases fill their container.

Roughly what is the speed of sound in air?

• The speed of light.

• About 10 m/s

• About 340 m/s

• About 1 500 m/s

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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Roughly what is the speed of sound in steel?

• 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 rubber?

• About 50 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 glass?

• About 50 m/s

• About 1 500 m/s

• About 4 500 m/s

• About 1800 m/s

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Roughly what is the speed of sound in wood?

• About 50 m/s

• About 1 500 m/s

• About 4 500 m/s

• About 1800 m/s

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