sound travels over 300 meters per second. do the math ;) but light is just about 300 000 kilometers per second!
because the atoms in solid are compact it helps sound to travel fast
Sound cannot travel through a vacuum.
Oxygen
Because space is a Vacuum, there are not enough gas molecules around to transfer the sound waves.
no from what i have learned light travels faster then sound
in air sound travels 330m/s
Sound waves cannot travel in a vacuum.
Solids
1000 feet
3400mph
3400mph
I believe you mean "why does it matter how fast sound can travel?" There are many reasons for why it matters to know how fast sound travels. it can help with determining the distance of a lightning storm, tuning instruments, and is helpful with ballistics. -Tychusfindlay919