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BPSC Prelims 2025 General 📅 13 Sep, 2025

In which medium, the speed of sound is maximum?

A
Steel
B
Water
C
Air
D
Hydrogen
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BPSC Prelims
2025 • 13 Sep, 2025 • General
In which medium, the speed of sound is maximum?
Correct Answer
Steel
Rule: Sound travels faster in denser and more elastic media. Order: Solids > Liquids > Gases. Options: Steel (Solid) > Water (Liquid) > Air/Hydrogen (Gas). V......
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Rule
Sound travels faster in denser and more elastic media.
Order
Solids > Liquids > Gases.
Options
Steel (Solid) > Water (Liquid) > Air/Hydrogen (Gas).
Value
Speed in Steel ~5960 m/s vs Air ~343 m/s.