Multiple choice

Which of the following the Velocity of the sound is maximum?

  1. Vacuum

  2. Milk

  3. Water

  4. Steel
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sound travels fastest in solids because their particles are closely packed, allowing efficient vibration transfer. Steel, being a dense solid with high elastic modulus, enables maximum sound velocity compared to liquids (water, milk) or vacuum where sound cannot travel.

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