In which state of matter does sound travel with maximum velocity?

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Sound wave transmission:
Sound waves are mechanical waves and they require a medium for transfer.
Sound travels in all three forms of matter: solid, liquid and gas.
Sound travels with the highest velocity in solid matter, because the particles in solid are densely packed compared to the other two (liquid and gas).Hence, the transfer of energy is faster.
Thus, sound travels with maximum velocity in solids.

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