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What makes the speed of sound?

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Anonymous

11y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

The speed at which sound waves are able to propagate (to move) through air (or through whichever material is being considered in the question). Normally (in air) this is about 1100 feet (335 meters) per second.

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