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This is because air is 78% nitrogen.

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What is the speed of sound through gases?

The speed of sound through gases isn't very specific. However, if you mean through air it is roughly 330m/s the air is about 78% nitrogen, so i would guess it would be about the same figure through nitrogen.


Which is faster the speed of sound or the speed of air?

The speed of sound depends on the air factors around it


What factor will increase the speed of a sound wave in the air?

Speed of sound would increase as the temperature of the air increases Speed of sound increases as humidity of air increases Speed of sound is affected by the density of the air. As density increases velocity of sound decreases


Why presence of moisture increases speed of sound in air?

Moisture, in the form of water vapor, increases the speed of sound in air because water molecules are lighter than nitrogen and oxygen molecules present in dry air. This decrease in average molecular weight results in faster sound propagation. Additionally, water vapor has a higher specific heat capacity compared to dry air, which affects the speed of sound as well.


Which is faster the speed of sound in air or the speed of light in air?

Speed of light in air ~ speed of light in vavuum = 3,00 *10^8 m/s speed of sound in air ~ 330 m/s. Speed of light is faster than sound in air


How does the speed of sound in air compare to the speed of sound in solid?

The speed of sound in air is approximately 343 meters per second, while the speed of sound in solids can vary but is generally higher than in air. In solids, sound waves travel faster due to the denser medium and stronger intermolecular bonds.


What is the speed of sound in air per hour?

Speed of sound in air is sometimes quoted as 331 meters per second or something similar; but actually, the speed varies, depending on the temperature. If you want kilometers per hour, just multiply meters per second by 3.6.


The speed of sound in a solid is what than the speed of sound in air?

greater


Is the speed of sound in the air different or the same as the speed of sound in the water?

No, it is not.


Why is the speed of sound in air faster than the speed of sound in solid?

its not


What happens to speed of sound in air when sound get louder?

The loudness of the sound has no effect on its speed.


What is the speed of sound in dry air at 20C?

The speed of sound at 70oC is 371.333m/s. Refer to the related link below for a calculator for the speed of sound in air.