In which medium, the speed of sound is maximum?
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Correct Answer: Option B
Detailed Explanation:
Speed of sound depends on elasticity and density of the medium — highest in solids, moderate in liquids, lowest in gases.
Steel (solid) ≈ 5000–6000 m/s, Water (liquid) ≈ 1500 m/s, Air (gas) ≈ 343 m/s, Hydrogen (gas) ≈ 1284 m/s. Among given options, steel has maximum speed.
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