Question

In which one of the following the velocity of sound is maximum ?

• A. Steel
• B. Air
• C. Water
• D. Wood

Answer 1

The correct option is A Steel

1. Sound depends upon the propagation medium. So, sound travels faster in solid than in liquid than in gas. Here, wood and steel both are solid but steel has highest bulk density than wood, water is liquid and air is gas. So, sound travel faster in steel then wood then water then air. So, the velocity sound is maximum in Steel.

So, the answer will be (A).