WBCS.LIVE practice question

Speed of sound is the maximum in:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. vacuum
  2. solids
  3. gases
  4. liquids

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: solids

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) solids šŸ“š Explanation: Sound requires a physical medium to travel and its speed relies on molecular density. In solids, molecules are packed extremely close together, allowing acoustic waves to transfer energy much faster than in liquids or gases. Sound cannot travel in a vacuum.