Speed of Sound

Sound waves move through different mediums at different speeds, but why is this? What factors affect the speed of sound?

Physics - Waves - Learning Points.

Speed of sound depends on many different factors.

Temperature, elasticity and density influence the speed of sound.

The speed varies between solids, liquids and gases.

It is impossible to determine a definitive speed of sound.
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