Which of the following mediums will exhibit maximum velocity of sound?
2024
Which of the following mediums will exhibit maximum velocity of sound?
- A.
Water
- B.
Air
- C.
Steel
- D.
More than one of the above
- E.
None of the above
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Correct answer: C
Sound travels fastest in solids among the given media because particles are closely packed. Therefore steel gives the maximum velocity.