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People perceive sound differently in air than they do under water. Which of the following correctly compares the motion of sound waves in air and in water?
  1. Sound waves travel faster in air than in water.
  2. Sound waves travel slower in air than in water.
  3. Sound waves travel in air but do not travel in water.
  4. Sound waves travel at the same speed in air and in water.
Explanation
Answer: B - Sound waves travel slower in air than in water.
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