Question

In which medium does sound travel faster?
1. Solid
2. Liquid
3. Gas
4. Vacuum

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Solid

The correct answer is Solid.

 

• Sound waves are longitudinal mechanical waves.
• A medium is necessary for sound to travel.
• The speed of sound is different in different mediums.
• Sound travels faster in solid mediums.
• The speed of sound basically depends upon the elasticity and density of the medium.
• As the density of medium increases the speed of sound also increases.
• Speed of sound is minimum in gases.
• Sound waves cant travel through a vacuum.
• Speed of sound is independent of frequency.
• The study of sound is called acoustics.