Sound waves travel fastest through?

A.) Air

B.) Steel

C.) Water

D.) Vacuum

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Anahi Esparza

Chemistry

30 January, 17:53

Sound waves travel fastest through?

A.) Air

B.) Steel

C.) Water

D.) Vacuum

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Answers (2)

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Taryn Bass · Answer 1

B.) Steel

Sound travels fastest in solids, slower in liquids, slowest in gases and does not travel at all in a vacuum.

The particles in solids (steel) are very close together, so sound is quickly transmitted through vibration.

Sara Edwards · Answer 2

The answer it's A. Through air will be more faster than any of them.

Sound waves travel fastest through?A.) AirB.) SteelC.) WaterD.) Vacuum

Sound waves travel fastest through?

A.) Air

B.) Steel

C.) Water

D.) Vacuum