The table below shows the speed of sound in water at different temperatures and salinities. Speed of Sound in Water at Different Temperatures and Salinities Temperature (°C) 10 20 30 Speed of sound in freshwater () 1,403 1,447 1,481 1,507 Speed of sound in seawater () 1,449 1,490 1,522 1,546 Im Which statement can be inferred about the speed of sound in freshwater and in seawater? O The speed of sound increases as the density of water increases. O Both temperature and salinity decrease the speed of sound in water. O The speed of sound increases as the salinity of water decreases. At 80°C, the speed of sound in freshwater and seawater will be the same.

The table below shows the speed of sound in water at different temperatures and salinities. Speed of Sound in Water at Different Temperatures and Salinities Temperature (°C) 10 20 30 Speed of sound in freshwater () 1,403 1,447 1,481 1,507 Speed of sound in seawater () 1,449 1,490 1,522 1,546 Im Which statement can be inferred about the speed of sound in freshwater and in seawater? O The speed of sound increases as the density of water increases. O Both temperature and salinity decrease the speed of sound in water. O The speed of sound increases as the salinity of water decreases. At 80°C, the speed of sound in freshwater and seawater will be the same.

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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