In which one of these media does sound travel the fastest?
A)water vapor
B)water
C)ice
D)steam
E)Sound travels the same speed in each of the above media.

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Sound travels fastest in solids, and ice is a solid. In general, the denser the medium, the faster sound travels through it. Water vapor and steam are both gaseous forms of water and have much lower densities than ice, so sound would travel slower in those mediums. While water is a liquid and has a higher density than the gaseous forms, it is still not as dense as ice, so sound would also travel slower in water compared to ice.

In Which One of These Media Does Sound Travel the Fastest