In which of the following material media will sound travel fastest?
A
oil
B
metal
C
gas
D
water
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Sound travels fastest in a solid(metal) because the particles are closely packed and have high elasticity. This allows vibrations to pass from one atom to the next much faster than in liquids and gases, where the particles are far apart.
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