Sound travels at the fastest speed in which of the following mediums?

Air

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Water

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Steel

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Equal in all mediums

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Solution

The correct option is C
Steel

Solids have greater elastic constant than liquid and the effect of elasticity in case of steel overcomes its effects due to density. Hence sound travels fastest through steel in this case.

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