Through which of the following media does sound travel the fastest?

Cold water

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Warm air

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Cold air

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Steel

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Solution

The correct option is D Steel
Speed of sound is depends upon the elasticity of the material. In the given option steel have highest elasticity so sound will travel fastest through steel.

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