How does the type of medium affect a sound wave?

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Martin Sturm · Answer 1 · 2021-06-28T14:09:13+0000

sound waves travel faster in solids than in liquids, and faster in liquids than in gasses. While the density of a medium also affects the speed of sound, the elastic properties have a greater influence on the wave speed.

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