Question

In which medium does sound travel fastest?
(a) Vacuum
(b) Air (c) Steel (d) Water

Answer 1

steel

Explanation:

Here steel is solid, water and kerosene oil is liquid and air is gas. Hence sound travels fastest through steel.

Answer 2

Answer:

steel (c)

Explanation:

particles in steel are closest together

hope it helps

NB:sound doesnt even travel in vacuum

speed of sound in steel is about 5000-6000m/s

speed of sound in water is about 1400-1500m/s

speed of sound in air is about 330m/s

once again, hope it helps :)