In which medium does sound travel the fastest?
- Steel.
- Glass.
- Water.
Explanation
Sound travels fastest in solids because their stiff, closely-bound structure transmits vibrations most efficiently. Of the options, steel is the stiffest and densest solid and carries sound faster (around 5,000 m/s) than glass or water, so sound travels fastest in steel.
farhan_muddz asking:
is it steel?
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dimky Posts: 514 20.09.2012 / 10:13
Yes, it is steel. Check this article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_of_sound
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