Amongst solids, liquids, and gases, the speed of sound is the least in __________.

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Solution

Speed of sound in different mediums is different.
Speed of sound in solids > speed of sound in liquids > speed of sound in gases.
This is because the density of gases is lesser than solids and liquids, and the speed of sound travels depending on the speed of the medium.
Hence, among solids, liquids, and gases, the speed of sound is the least in gases.

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