Question

State whether the following statements is True or False.

Speed of sound is largest in solids.

Answer 1

This statement is true.

Explanation:

• Sound travels fastest in solids because solids possess the highest elasticity (rigidity).
• For example, the speed of sound is about 5100 m/s in a steel rod and 1460 m/s in water, but only about 330–340 m/s in air.