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The speed of sound in air changes clearly with temperature, a little bit with humidity − but not with air pressure (atmospheric pressure).
Statement: The static air pressure p_ and the density ρ of air (air density) are proportional at the same temperature, because the ratio p_ / ρ is always constant, on a high mountain or even on sea level altitude.
Notice: The ratio p_ / ρ (static air pressure to air density) is really always constant.

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What will affect the velocity of sound in air?

The speed of sound is dependent on the 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.


How does increasing the temperature affect the speed of sound in the air?

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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).


In general how does changing the temperature of a medium affect the speed of sound through that medium?

As the temperature of the medium increases, so does the speed of sound. As the temperature decreases the speed of sound decreases (this is true for air, at least). To calculate speed of sound in air: V = 331 + 0.59T where T is the air temperature in degrees C.


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You can calculate the speed of sound through air based on air temperature with the following equation: speed in meters per second = 331.5 + (temp in celcius*0.60)


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Pressure doesn't affect the speed of sound because the static air pressure p_ and the density ρ of air (air density) are proportional at the same temperature and because the ratio p_ / ρ is always constant whether on a high mountain or even on sea level altitude. Therefore, the speed of sound stays constant and is only dependent on the changing temperature.


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