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On the medium it is travelling in, or more precisely, the distance between particles of a medium :
-Solid : Particles leave almost no space in between, so sound travel faster than liquid and air.
-Liquid : Less close than the solid particles and more close than those of air, so sound travel faster than in air and slower than in solid.
-Air : Gas particles are waaay far of each other and thus sound travels slowest in it.
What else can I help you with?
Does sound velocity change based upon sound frequency?
No, sound velocity does not change based on sound frequency in a uniform medium. In a medium with a constant temperature and pressure, the speed of sound remains constant regardless of the frequency of the sound waves.
Why does sound travel faster at the bottom of a mountain than it does at the top?
Speed of sound in air is dependent on the air pressure, and air pressure is dependent on height above sea level. Up high, pressure is lower and speed of sound is different.
What is speed of sound in meter per second?
The speed of sound is dependent on the temperature and not on the air pressure. At 20 degrees celsius the speed of sound is 343 m/s.
Is it easier for an aeroplane to make a sonic boom when it travels higher up?
The speed of sound in an ideal gas is not dependent on its density, but IS dependent on temperature. So, at a lower temperature, the speed of sound will decrease, making it easier to reach Mach 1.
How is the speed of sound calculated?
Speed of sound is dependent only on the temperature.Often the easy calculation will do:Speed of sound c ≈ 331 + (0.6 × T) m/s.T = temperature in degrees Celsius (°C).A 20°C the speed of sound c ≈ 331 + (0.6 × 20) = 343 m/s
Is the speed of sound dependent on frequency?
No, the speed of sound is not dependent on frequency. It is determined by the medium through which the sound waves travel.
Does sound velocity change based upon sound frequency?
No, sound velocity does not change based on sound frequency in a uniform medium. In a medium with a constant temperature and pressure, the speed of sound remains constant regardless of the frequency of the sound waves.
Why does sound travel faster at the bottom of a mountain than it does at the top?
Speed of sound in air is dependent on the air pressure, and air pressure is dependent on height above sea level. Up high, pressure is lower and speed of sound is different.
What is speed of sound in meter per second?
The speed of sound is dependent on the temperature and not on the air pressure. At 20 degrees celsius the speed of sound is 343 m/s.
Is sound speed in solids pressure dependent?
Yes, sound speed in solids is pressure-dependent. As pressure increases, the density of the solid also increases, leading to a higher sound speed due to the more tightly packed molecules transferring energy more efficiently. Conversely, a decrease in pressure would result in a lower sound speed in solids.
Is it easier for an aeroplane to make a sonic boom when it travels higher up?
The speed of sound in an ideal gas is not dependent on its density, but IS dependent on temperature. So, at a lower temperature, the speed of sound will decrease, making it easier to reach Mach 1.
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.
What affects the speed of sound through air?
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. Scroll down to related links and look at "Speed of sound - temperature matters, not air pressure".
What is the speed of sound in a second?
The speed of sound is dependent on the temperature and not on the air pressure. At 20 degrees celsius the speed of sound is 343 m/s.
How is the speed of sound calculated?
Speed of sound is dependent only on the temperature.Often the easy calculation will do:Speed of sound c ≈ 331 + (0.6 × T) m/s.T = temperature in degrees Celsius (°C).A 20°C the speed of sound c ≈ 331 + (0.6 × 20) = 343 m/s
How fast does sound travel through matter?
Sound travels at a speed that is dependent on density. As a rule the more dense the material the faster sound travels. In air, mach 1 (the speed of sound) is about 750 MPH. In water it is about 3316 MPH. (Water is much denser than air.)
How fast will a plane go if it is flying a Mach 3?
Mach 3 is three times the speed of sound, or roughly 2,280mph at sea level or roughly 2,000mph at altitude as the speed of sound is dependent on air density and temperature.
