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Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems

Speed of Sound in Different Mediums

Medium Physics Waves And Sound

Sound waves travel at different speeds through various mediums. Consider a scenario where a sound wave travels through air, water, and steel. If a sound pulse is emitted simultaneously in each medium, which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between the time taken for the sound to reach a certain distance in each medium?

Assume the speed of sound in air is approximately 343 m/s, in water is about 1500 m/s, and in steel it is around 5000 m/s.

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