Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Sound travels about _ _ _ times faster in water than in air.

  1. 4 times

  2. 2 times

  3. 3 times

  4. 8 times
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Explanation

Sound travels approximately 1,500 meters per second in water compared to about 340 meters per second in air. The ratio is roughly 4.4:1, so '4 times faster' is the closest approximation among the options. This difference occurs because water is denser and less compressible than air, allowing sound waves to propagate more efficiently.

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