In the context of sound waves, which of the following is true about their travel?

Sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium to travel through, which can be either solid, liquid, or gas. The correct statement highlights that sound can propagate in all three states of matter because vibrations in these media transmit the energy of the wave.

In solids, the particles are closely packed, allowing sound to travel efficiently and at high speeds. In liquids, sound waves can still pass as the particles are not as tightly packed as in solids but are closer than in gases. In gases, sound travels slower than in solids and liquids due to the greater distance and lower density between particles, which means they have more space to move without efficiently transferring energy. Therefore, sound can indeed travel through solids, liquids, and gases, confirming that this option accurately reflects how sound behaves in different media.