Which type of medium does a sound wave travel the fastest through?(1 point)

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a gas, such as air
a gas, such as air

a solid, such as soil
a solid, such as soil

a liquid, such as water
a liquid, such as water

a sound wave does not need a medium to travel
a sound wave does not need a medium to travel

1 answer

A sound wave travels the fastest through a solid, such as soil. Sound waves travel faster in solids than in liquids or gases because the particles in solids are closer together, allowing the vibrations to transfer more quickly.