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In a solid, the particles are spaced more closely together than in a gas so the collisions between particles take less time.

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The speed of sound is fastest in what type of matter?

Sound travels fastest, and best through a solid. eg. steel


The medium through which sound waves travel affects the what?

Sound travels the fastest through dense materials, since sound is simply the transfer of kinetic energy between matter. Thus a more dense object creates faster sound waves.


Sound wave travel the fastest with what material?

Sound waves travel fastest through solids because the particles in a solid are closely packed together, allowing the vibrations to propagate quickly. In comparison, sound waves travel slower through liquids and even slower through gases because the particles in these states of matter are further apart, causing more resistance to the wave motion. Therefore, materials with higher density and stronger intermolecular forces, such as solids, allow sound waves to travel at their maximum speed.


What travel fastest liquid gas solid?

In general, gases travel the fastest because their particles are farther apart and move more freely compared to liquids and solids. However, the speed of sound can vary within different states of matter depending on factors such as temperature and pressure.


What type of waves travel through liquids fastest?

there is no specific wave they all travel faster through water but scientifically speaking sesmic waves do i belive also The speed of sound depends on the medium in which it is transported. The speed of sound is slow in gases, like in air. The speed of sound is faster in liquids, like in water. The speed of sound is fastest in solids, like in metal.