Sound travels about ___________times faster in water than in air.
Correct answer: C. 4
- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 4
- D. 5
Explanation
Sound travels at about 1,480 m/s in water compared with about 343 m/s in air, giving a ratio a little over four. Thus, the nearest whole-number estimate is four times faster.
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