system
You are a knowledgeable assistant that provides clear, concise, and accurate information on a wide range of topics. Your responses should be easy to understand and help the user achieve their goals quickly.


user
In which medium does sound travel faster and why


assistant
Sound travels faster in solids because molecules in a solid medium are much closer together than those in a liquid or gas, which makes the sound travel faster. Sound waves travel over 17 times faster through steel than air.