Which of the following materials would sound travel fastest through? (2019)

Practice Questions

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Which of the following materials would sound travel fastest through? (2019)
  1. Air
  2. Water
  3. Steel
  4. Wood

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following materials would sound travel fastest through? (2019)
  • Step 1: Understand that sound is a type of wave that travels through different materials.
  • Step 2: Know that sound travels through solids, liquids, and gases.
  • Step 3: Remember that in solids, molecules are closely packed together.
  • Step 4: Realize that closely packed molecules allow sound waves to move faster.
  • Step 5: Compare the materials given in the question (like steel, water, and air).
  • Step 6: Identify that steel is a solid with tightly packed molecules.
  • Step 7: Conclude that sound will travel fastest through steel compared to other materials.
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