Question

    In which medium is the speed of sound the highest?

    A Aluminium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Steel Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Hydrogen Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Air Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sound travels fastest in solids due to tightly packed molecules. Among the options, sound travels fastest in aluminium at approximately 6420 m/s.

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