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why do sound waves travel slowest in gases? a gass particles are very close together. a gass particles are very far apart. a gass particles are magnetic.
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Sound travels through the vibration of particles. In gases, particles are far apart. This makes it harder for vibrations to be passed on quickly compared to solids (where particles are close) or liquids. Magnetic properties of particles are not related to sound - wave speed.
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B. A gas's particles are very far apart.