The primary reason for the correct answer to the previous question is that
A) the restoring force for solids is the restoring force for air at atmospheric pressure.
B) the density of solids is the density of air.
C) the effect of the first answer to this question predominates over the effect of the second answer.
D) the effect of the second answer to this question predominates over the effect of the first answer.

Question

The primary reason for the correct answer to the previous question is that
A) the restoring force for solids is > the restoring force for air at atmospheric pressure.
B) the density of solids is > the density of air.
C) the effect of the first answer to this question predominates over the effect of the second answer.
D) the effect of the second answer to this question predominates over the effect of the first answer.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The primary reason is that the restoring force in solids, which is related to their elasticity, has a more significant impact on wave propagation than the density difference between solids and air.

The Primary Reason for the Correct Answer to the Previous