In which of three media; air, water and steel, does sound travel the fastest?

air

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steel

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is C steel
As we know, speed of sound in solids is maximum and in gases is minimum. As steel is solid therefore sound travels faster through steel than through air and water .

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