The speed of sound is largest in
The correct answer is (c) Steel.
The speed of sound is highest in solids because particles are closely packed, allowing faster transmission of sound waves. In steel, sound travels much faster than in water or air. Sound cannot travel in a vacuum.
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(c) The speed of sound is more in solids, less in liquids and least in gases. Therefore, sound travel fastest in steel medium.
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