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  • Sound Waves vs. Other Waves: Speed in Solids & Gases Explained
    The type of wave that travels faster through solids than it does through gases is a sound wave.

    Here's why:

    * Sound waves are mechanical waves: This means they require a medium (like air, water, or solid) to travel.

    * Solids are denser than gases: The particles in a solid are much closer together than in a gas. This means sound waves can travel faster through solids because the particles are closer and can transmit vibrations more efficiently.

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