Explanation
Sound travels slowest in air , with a speed of approximately 343 meters per second (m/s) at 20°C. This is because air is a gas and has a low density and stiffness , which allows sound waves to propagate more slowly through the material. The speeds of sound in different materials: Air: 343 m/s Water: 1433 m/s Wood: 3300-3600 m/s Brick: 4176 m/s Steel: 6100 m/s Diamond: 12000 m/s
