Where do sound waves travel faster?(1 point)
Responses
through less dense materials, because the molecules in a loosely packed medium collide more frequently
through less dense materials, because the molecules in a loosely packed medium collide more frequently
through less dense materials, because the molecules in a loosely packed medium collide less frequently
through less dense materials, because the molecules in a loosely packed medium collide less frequently
through denser materials, because the molecules in a tightly packed medium collide more frequently
through denser materials, because the molecules in a tightly packed medium collide more frequently
through denser materials, because the molecules in a tightly packed medium collide less frequently
through less dense materials, because the molecules in a loosely packed medium collide less frequently
Sound waves travel faster through denser materials because the molecules in a tightly packed medium collide more frequently. The correct response is "through denser materials, because the molecules in a tightly packed medium collide more frequently." To understand why this is the case, we need to consider the mechanism by which sound waves propagate.
Sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium to travel through. When a sound is created, it sets the particles of the medium in motion. These particles then collide with neighboring particles, transferring the energy of the sound wave to them. This process continues throughout the medium until the sound wave reaches its destination.
In a denser medium, such as a solid, the molecules or particles are closely packed together. As a result, there are more frequent collisions between the particles, allowing the sound wave to propagate faster. In contrast, in a less dense medium, such as a gas, the molecules are further apart, resulting in fewer collisions. This reduces the speed at which the sound wave can travel.
So, in summary, sound waves travel faster through denser materials because the molecules in a tightly packed medium collide more frequently.