Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

In which medium does Sound travel the fastest

  1. Gaseous

  2. Liquid

  3. Solid

  4. Vacuum
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sound travels fastest in solids because particles are closely packed, allowing faster transmission of vibrations. Speed of sound decreases from solids (~6000 m/s in steel) to liquids (~1500 m/s in water) to gases (~343 m/s in air). Sound cannot travel in vacuum.

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