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Temperature is also a condition that affects the speed of sound. Heat, like sound, is a form of kinetic energy. Molecules at higher temperatures have more energy, thus they can vibrate faster. Since the molecules vibrate faster, sound waves can travel more quickly. The speed of sound in room temperature air is 346 meters per second. This is faster than 331 meters per second, which is the speed of sound in air at freezing temperatures.
The formula to find the speed of sound in air is as follows:
v = 331m/s + 0.6m/s/C * T
v is the speed of sound and T is the temperature of the air. One thing to keep in mind is that this formula finds the average speed of sound for any given temperature. The speed of sound is also affected by other factors such as humidity and air pressure.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoOh yes. That is very important.
The speed of sound changes clearly with temperature, a little bit with humidity − but not with air pressure (atmospheric pressure).
The words "sound pressure at sea level" are incorrect and misleading in the case of "speed of sound". The temperature indication, however, is absolutely necessary.
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∙ 10y agoIncreasing temperature let the speed of sound run faster. That is 60 cm/s more speed at 1 degree more.
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∙ 10y agoAs temperature increases, speed of sound also increases.
Increasing temperature let the speed of sound run faster.
That is 60 cm/s more speed at 1 degree more.
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∙ 10y agoIncreasing temperature let the speed of sound run faster. That is 60 cm/s more speed at 1 degree more.
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∙ 13y agothe colder the air, the slower the speed of sound.
0 degress C: 331 meters per second
35 deg C, 352 M/s
-20 C, 320 M/s
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∙ 13y agoAt different temperatures, the distance between atoms will be different, but this effect should be insignificant in a liquid. Mainly, the atoms will move at different speeds.
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The speed of sound varies when?
sound travels faster or slower depending on the medium it is moving through and the temperature of the medium :]
What is the speed of sound through titanium?
The speed of sound through titanium varies depending on factors such as temperature and crystal structure. Generally, the speed of sound in titanium ranges from approximately 3,200 to 3,900 meters per second.
How fast is mach .95 in mph?
Due to mach speeds being the percentage of the speed of sound and the speed of sound changing with air density and temperature the answer varies but mach .95 at 30,000ft is 645.05 mph
What two factors effect the speed of sound?
The speed of sound varies with various factors such as temperature,nature of the material,physical state of the substance,etc.
How does solid affects the speed of sound?
The speed of sound varies, depending on what material it goes through.
The speed of sound varies when?
sound travels faster or slower depending on the medium it is moving through and the temperature of the medium :]
What does the velocity of sound vary with?
Speed of sound varies with temperature. Speed of sound in air is c ≈ 331 + 0.6 × T. T = Temperature. Speed of sound in air at 20°C is c ≈ 331 + 0.6 × 20 = 343 m/s.
The Speed of Sound in air is?
Varies slightly, depending on air pressure, humidity, and temperature, but ABOUT 770 mph.
In mph what is the speed of sound?
The speed of sound varies greatly, depending on the material it goes through - in some cases, by a factor of 5 or more. The speed of sound in air will depend slightly on temperature, pressure, etc., but it is about 340 meters/second. I'll leave it up to you to convert that to mph.
About how fast is the speed of sound in air?
The speed of sound changes clearly with temperature, a little bit with humidity - but not with air pressure (atmospheric pressure). The words "sound pressure at sea level" are incorrect and misleading in the case of "speed of sound". The temperature indication, however, is absolutely necessary.Formula for speed of sound c = 331 + 0.6 × ϑϑ = temperature in degrees celsius.At ϑ = 20°C we get a speed of sound c = 331 + 0.6 × 20 = 343 m/s.1 °C change of temperature is equal to 60 cm/s change of speed of sound. When calculating the speed of sound forget the atmospheric pressure, but look accurately at the very important temperature. The speed of sound varies with altitude (height or elevation) only because of the changing temperature there!Look at the link: "Speed of Sound in Air and the effective Temperature".
What is the speed of sound through titanium?
The speed of sound through titanium varies depending on factors such as temperature and crystal structure. Generally, the speed of sound in titanium ranges from approximately 3,200 to 3,900 meters per second.
What is the frequency of a sound wave moving in a room temperature if the wavelength of 0.686 meters?
The speed of sound varies with temperature. At commonly experienced temperatures, it's about 343 meters/sec. Frequency = speed/wavelength = 343/0.686 = 500 Hz
How fast is mach .95 in mph?
Due to mach speeds being the percentage of the speed of sound and the speed of sound changing with air density and temperature the answer varies but mach .95 at 30,000ft is 645.05 mph
What two factors effect the speed of sound?
The speed of sound varies with various factors such as temperature,nature of the material,physical state of the substance,etc.
How does solid affects the speed of sound?
The speed of sound varies, depending on what material it goes through.
What is the effect of temperature on the speed of sound?
Speed of sound depends on the density of the medium. As temperature increases density decreases due to expansion in the volume. Hence speed of sound gets affected by the change in temperature. Speed of sound is directly proportional to the square root of the temperature of the medium.
How fast is the speed of sound and is it possible foran object to go faster then the speed of sound?
The speed of sound varies a lot, depending on the material through which it passes, and (to a minor degree) the temperature. In air, the speed of sound is about 330 meters/second, but in solids, the speed of sound can be several times larger than that. And yes, it is possible for an object to go faster than the speed of sound. Certain jet plains do that regularly.
