Speed of sound

Material speed of sound in m/s

air 331

helium 972

tap water 1493

sea water 1533

aluminum 5100

Based on the table, what would you predict the speed of sound through ice would most likely be?

A) 300 m/s

B) 1000 m/s

C) 1600 m/s

D) 4000 m/s

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Prince Bailey

27 March, 13:45

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Luis Cuevas · Answer 1

Because ice is a solid, i'd go for D at 4000 m/s. That's under aluminium which makes some sort of sense to me though I can't really explain it here.

Speed of soundMaterial speed of sound in m/sair 331helium 972tap water 1493sea water 1533aluminum 5100Based on the table, what would you predict the speed of sound through ice would most likely be?A) 300 m/sB) 1000 m/sC) 1600 m/sD) 4000 m/s