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How does the speed of a sound wave change based on the density of the medium the wave passes through?

a. In a denser medium, the sound wave will speed up and then slow down.

b. In a denser medium, the sound wave will travel slower.

c. In a denser medium, the sound wave will travel faster.

d. Density does not affect how fast a sound wave will travel.

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b. in a denser medium, the sound wave will travel slower.
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