Speed of Sound Through Different Materials Material
Approximate Speed (m/s)
Air (200)
350
Glass
5,600
Steel
5,900
Water (250)
1,500
Rubber
1,600
Diamond
12,000
Iron
5,100
What conclusion can you draw from the information shown in this figure?
O A. Sound intensity is greater in water than in air.
O B. Sound waves can move more quickly through liquids than through solids.
O C. The frequency of sound increases with wave speed.
OD. The speed of sound varies with the material in which the waves travel.