Question

A student does an experiment to find out how the speed of sound waves changes when traveling in different mediums (solid, liquid, gas). The table below shows the different speeds of the sound wave in each medium but does not list the specific medium.

The student knows that sound travels through room temperature air at 343 m/s. Using this information and the student's results, which medium is the solid, the liquid, and the gas?

(1 point)
Responses

A is the solid, B is the liquid, and C is the gas.
A is the solid, B is the liquid, and C is the gas.

A is the liquid, B is the gas, and C is the solid.
A is the liquid, B is the gas, and C is the solid.

A is the gas, B is the solid, and C is the liquid.
A is the gas, B is the solid, and C is the liquid.

A is the gas, B is the liquid, and C is the solid.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Using the given information that sound travels through room temperature air at 343 m/s, we can compare the speeds of the sound wave in the table with this value.

If the speed in medium A is greater than 343 m/s, it suggests that medium A is the solid, as sound waves generally travel faster in solids than in gases or liquids.

Similarly, if the speed in medium B is between 0 m/s and 343 m/s, it suggests that medium B is the liquid since sound waves usually travel slower in liquids compared to gases or solids.

Finally, if the speed in medium C is 343 m/s or less, it suggests that medium C is the gas, as the speed matches that of sound traveling through room temperature air.

Based on this reasoning, the correct answer is:
A is the solid, B is the liquid, and C is the gas.

Answer 2

are you sure

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

I apologize for the confusion. I made an error in my response. Let's approach this problem again.

Since sound travels through room temperature air at 343 m/s, we can use this information to compare the speeds of the sound waves in the table.

Looking at the table, if the speed in medium A is less than 343 m/s, it suggests that medium A is the gas. Gases typically have lower speeds of sound compared to solids or liquids.

Similarly, if the speed in medium B is greater than 343 m/s, it suggests that medium B is the solid. Solids tend to have higher speeds of sound compared to gases or liquids.

Finally, if the speed in medium C is between 0 m/s and 343 m/s, it suggests that medium C is the liquid. Liquids usually have intermediate speeds of sound.

Based on this reasoning, the correct answer should be:

A is the gas, B is the solid, and C is the liquid.