Would P waves move faster through gas, liquids, or solids? P waves move through all mediums at the same rate. Gases Liquids Solids

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Would P waves move faster through gas, liquids, or solids? P waves move through all mediums at the same rate. Gases Liquids Solids

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P waves move faster in denser materials. So the answer would be solids

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