How does the speed of sound vary based on the density of the material the sound is traveling through?

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Riley Hughes · Answer 1 · 2022-08-29T07:42:23+0000

Answer:

A substance that is more dense per volume has more mass per volume. ...

Step-by-step explanation:

Thus, sound will travel at a slower rate in the more dense object if they have the same elastic properties.