In which of the following media does sound travel slowest?

Air

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Water

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Copper

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Solution

The correct option is A Air
The molecules in a solid medium are much closer together than those in a gas or a liquid. Thus, solids allow sound waves to travel more quickly through them. The speed of sound is highest in solids and lowest in gases.

$(S p e e d i n a i r) < (S p e e d i n S o u n d i n l i g h t) < (S p e e d i n S o u n d i n s o l i d)$

Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

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