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Which medium does sound waves travel fastest?

a. air
b. liquids
c. solids
d. vacuum​

User Kiril Kirov
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The Correct choice is : C. Solids

Sound waves need a medium to propagate, and the most suitable medium for that is solids, where it travel the fastest or with greatest efficiency.

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QUESTION:

Which medium does sound waves travel fastest?

a. air

b. liquid

c. solids

d. vacuum

ANSWER:

The answer is c. solids

EXPLANATION:

  • Sound travels fastest through solids. This is because molecules in a solid medium are much closer together than those in liquid or gas, allowing sound waves to travel more quickly through it.

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