94
/ 100
True
Sound travels 4 times faster in water than in air.
Infact verdict: True (94/100).
The claim that sound travels four times faster in water than in air is supported by multiple reliable sources. Sound travels at approximately 1,480 meters per second in water compared to 343 meters per second in air, confirming the claim's accuracy. This difference is due to water's higher density and lower compressibility compared to air.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
94
True
Science
Sound travels 4 times faster in water than in air.
Multiple high-quality sources confirm that sound travels approximately four times faster in water than in air. The speed of sound in water is about 1,480 meters per second, while in air it is about 343 meters per second. This is due to water's higher density and lower compressibility.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
90
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
85
Weighted Total
94
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm sound travels 4 times faster in water than in air.
