It moves it's slowest in the solid state
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Mechanical waves travel slowest in gases compared to liquids and solids because gases have a lower density and their particles are further apart. This means there are fewer collisions between particles, leading to a slower wave speed.
In matter, electromagnetic waves travel slowest in solids, faster in liquids, and fastest in gases. This speed variation is due to the differences in density and the interactions between the particles in each state of matter.
In the solid state, molecules move the slowest. The particles are tightly packed together and have the least amount of energy to move around.
Sound can travel through any state of matter, including solids, liquids, and gases. The speed of sound can vary depending on the medium it is traveling through, with sound traveling fastest through solids and slowest through gases.
In a solid state, particles move the slowest and are closely packed together. This results in a fixed shape and volume for solids.
The physical state of the water changed from liquid to solid as it froze.