In which medium does sound travel slowest?

Liquids

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Vacuum

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Solids

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Gases

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Solution

The correct option is D
Gases

Sound travels more quickly through solids than through liquids and gases because the molecules of a solid are closer together and, therefore, can transmit the vibrations (energy) faster
. Sound travels most slowly through gases because the molecules of a gas are farthest apart.
Hence option D is correct.

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