Here's a breakdown:
* In air: At standard temperature and pressure (20°C or 68°F), the speed of sound is about 343 meters per second (767 miles per hour).
* In water: Sound travels much faster in water than in air. At room temperature, it's around 1,482 meters per second (3,315 miles per hour).
* In solids: Sound travels even faster in solids, like steel. In steel, it can travel at about 5,960 meters per second (13,300 miles per hour).
Factors that affect the speed of sound:
* Temperature: Sound travels faster in warmer mediums.
* Density: Sound travels faster in denser mediums.
* Elasticity: Sound travels faster in more elastic mediums.
Let me know if you'd like more details about the speed of sound in a specific medium!