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Introduction to Waves

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Is sound louder underwater?

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Sound louder is underwater because water particles are packed in more densely than air, sound travels faster in water.
As a result, the energy carried by sound waves is transmitted more quickly.
The sound should appear louder as a result of this.
Because water is denser than air, the sound reverberates louder underwater.
Hence, the sound will be louder underwater.

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