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Sound travels faster through metal than through water due to differences in the density and elasticity of the materials. Metals have higher density and better ability to transmit energy through their tightly packed atomic structure, allowing sound waves to travel more efficiently. In contrast, water has lower density and less rigidity, causing sound waves to move at a slower pace through its molecular structure.

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