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That is because sound waves travel through particles, and solid particles are closer than liquid/gas particles, thus, logically sound wave will travel faster in steel than in a fluid. :)
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Is the speed of sound in steel greater than speed in water?
Yes.
How does the speed in steel compare with the speed in air?
The speed in steel is much greater because, although the density of steel is greater than air the forces are much greater. Check out Wikipedia.org, "The World's Encyclopedia" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound#Speed_of_sound
How does the speed of sound in steel compare with the speed of sound in air?
The speed of sound in steel is faster than the speed of sound in air.
What is the speed of sound in stainless steel?
Sound velocity in steel - 5960 m/s Sound velocity in Stainless steel - 5760 m/s
How does the density of a medium affect the speed of a wave?
The greater the density, the faster the wave moves. Sound (a wave) travels faster in steel than in air. Steel has the higher density.
Would sound waves travel faster in water or steel?
I am not sure about distance, I think it may be further but NOT SURE, But, I do know it travels WAY faster in steel, something like 10 times faster.
What substance will sound travel through more quickly water air or steel?
Steel, The greater the density, the faster sound travels through it.
The speed of sound in what is greater than the speed of sound in water?
Speed of sound in water is faster than in air. Speed of sound in steel is c = 5930 m/s. That is faster than in air and in water. Speed of sound in water is c = 1480 m/s. It is affected by the oceanographic variables of temperature, salinity, and pressure. Speed of sound in air is c = 343 m/s at 20°C = 68°F. The speed of sound changes clearly with temperature, a little bit with humidity - but not with air pressure (atmospheric pressure).
How a medium affect sound?
Sound speed is changing with medium. Metal medium has high speedsfor sound.
Speed of sound is maximum in which like in steel or solid and if anything else than please specify?
Speed of sound is maximum in STeel or solid.. if we compare the speed of sound in different mediums like vaccuum,water,solid..we will find it decreases with maximum in soild then liquid and then vaccuum
When a 440 Hz sound is sent through steel a wWhat is the speed of a sound wave that has a wavelength of 1.2 meters and a frequency of 250 Hz?
When a 440 Hz sound is sent through steel, a wavelength of 11.6 meters is measured. What is the velocity of the sound through steel
The speed of sound is fastest in what type of matter?
Sound travels fastest, and best through a solid. eg. steel
