Explain why the speed of sound is faster in solids than in gases. Include two other factors Chapter 17 says the speed of sound c

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an depend on.

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Elza [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-20T14:46:56+03:00

Elza [17]3 years ago

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It is faster in solids generally because the particles in a solid tend to be closer together than particles in a gas.

Two other factors the speed of sound can depend on is the density of the medium and how elastic the medium is

Ilya [14] · Answer 2 · 2022-04-20T12:22:54+03:00

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<span>Gases are at higher temperatures than solids. Other factors are the source of sound and how far away it is.</span>