The speed of sound in a substance is directly related to both its density and Young's modulus. Specifically, Young's modulus influences the force exerted by compression waves, while density affects the acceleration of particles within the material. This relationship can be conceptualized as a series of interconnected spring-mass systems, where the properties of the material dictate the propagation speed of sound waves.
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