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What is the speed of sound in steel?
A340 m/s
B1500 m/s
C5960 m/s
D3 * 10^8 m/s
✓ Correct Answer: C — 5960 m/s
Sound travels very fast in steel, with a speed of approximately 5960 meters per second due to its high stiffness.
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