– Why does everything sound muffled underwater if sound travels 4x faster in water?

Question

– Why does everything sound muffled underwater if sound travels 4x faster in water?

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Answer 1

For the eardrum to work properly there needs to be air on both sides so it can vibrate with each sound. When you’re underwater the water prevents the eardrum from vibrating normally and the result is the muffled sounds.