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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Physics

Question:

Which of the following media has the slowest speed of sound?

Options:

Ice-cold water

Air

Steel

Glass

Correct Answer:

Air

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Air

The speed of sound depends on the medium's density and elasticity:

  • Air → ~343 m/s
  • Ice-cold water → ~1450 m/s
  • Glass → ~5000 m/s
  • Steel → ~5000–6000 m/s

Air has the slowest speed of sound among these options. 

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