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The speed of sound c depends on the temperature of air and not on the air pressure!
The humidity of air has some negligible effect on the speed of sound. The air pressure
and the density of air (air density) are proportional to each other at the same temperature.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoTemperature, density, pressure, the medium's material and the relative velocity of the medium are all major considerations. Some others are variants or specific circumstances of these. In still air, temperature is the major factor.
It is an amazing fact that the speed of sound in air is a function of temperature only. Even very large pressure changes produce only very small changes in the speed of sound.
The speed of sound in air is determined by the air itself. It is not dependent upon the sound amplitude, frequency or wavelength.
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∙ 14y agoNotice: The speed of sound changes with temperatureand
a little bit with humidity − but not with air pressure (atmospheric pressure).
The words "sound pressure at sea level" are incorrect and misleading.
The temperature indication, however, is absolutely necessary. The speed of sound at 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) is 343 metres per second. That is 1126.547 feet per second.
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What factors affect the speed of sound in a medium?
Temperature, coefficient of restitution, density are some of the factors that affect the speed of sound in a medium.
Does of temperature of water affect the speed of sound?
no
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Speed of Sound and frequency
What three things affect the speed of sound?
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What factors affect the speed of wave?
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What factors affect the speed of sound in a medium?
Temperature, coefficient of restitution, density are some of the factors that affect the speed of sound in a medium.
How does the pitch of a sound affect its speed?
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How does a jets speed affect the sound?
sound travels at a certain speed but jets go faster than sound waves
Does of temperature of water affect the speed of sound?
no
What are two factors that affect sound quality?
Speed of Sound and frequency
What three properties of a medium affect the speed of a sound?
The three properties of a medium that affect the speed of sound are elasticity, density, and temperature. Answered by: Nur _ _ _ _ _ _ Izyani
What three things affect the speed of sound?
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Did pressure greatly affect the peed of sound in the air?
No. Speed of sound is independent of pressure.
How does pressure affect sound wave propagation?
Only the temperature is changing the speed of sound.
What is the equivalent estimate to the speed of sound?
The speed of sound is 331 metres per second at zero degree centigrade and at sea level (air pressure and temperature affect the speed of sound).
Why will the temperature affect the speed of sound?
http://www.ndt-ed.org/EducationResources/HighSchool/Sound/tempandspeed.htm
How does temperature of a material affect the speed of sound passing through it?
Temperature is a fact for speed. Speed is increasing with the temperature.
