In which of the following medium, sound travels the fastest?
A
Solids
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B
Liquids
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C
Gases
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D
Vacuum
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Solution
The correct option is A Solids Sound is a mechanical wave that cannot travel through vacuum. It travels the fastest in solids, followed by liquids, and then the slowest gases.