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Through which one of the following mediums is the velocity of a sound wave the greatest? Pennfoster Test

A. Air
B. Water
(C. Lead)
(D. Steel)

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Answer: i think its steel

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The speed of sound is greater in solids than in liquids and gases, because it is determined by a relationship between the elasticity of the medium, through which the waves propagate, and its density. The solids have a high modulus of elasticity, therefore, steel (which is a rigid solid and its modulus of elasticity is quite high) is the medium through which sound has the greatest velocity.

Then, the answer is: D.Steel
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