Author Question: Scattering occurs more in water than air due to the greater density of water. Indicate whether the ... (Read 89 times)

fahad · **on:** Aug 22, 2018

Scattering occurs more in water than air due to the greater density of water. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Lower frequencies of sound are absorbed sooner than higher frequencies in water. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

karmakat49 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
Scattering happens when light bounces between molecules and objects before being absorbed. The
density of water and the dissolves particles in water increases the amount of scattering. Information
can be found in the section Light Does Not Travel Far through the Ocean.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Higher frequencies of sound are absorbed sooner in water. The speed of sound is almost five times
faster in water than in air. Information can be found in the section Sound Travels Much Farther Than
Light through the Ocean