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The Boltzmann constant (k) has units of joules per kelvin (J/K). In the context of the speed of sound in an ideal gas, it is typically used in equations involving temperature and energy to relate the microscopic properties of gas molecules to macroscopic quantities. The speed of sound itself is measured in meters per second (m/s), but the Boltzmann constant contributes to calculations that ultimately help determine this speed based on temperature and molecular mass.

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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.


Newton's work showed that speed of light and sound were constant true or false?

False. Newton's work did not involve the speed of light and sound. The concept of constant speed of light was later formulated by Einstein in his theory of relativity. The speed of sound can vary depending on the medium it travels through.


Is the speed of sound a constant explain?

Generally we take with sufficient accuracy the formula (equation) for the speed of sound in airc = 331.3 + 0.606 × ϑin m/s in m/s.Temperature ϑ(theta) in degrees Celsius.You see the speed of sound changes with the temperature and therefore cannot be a constant.


Does the speed of sound depend on the loudness?

The answer is: No! In an ideal gas, which air can be considered, the speed of sound is given by:- c= √(γ(p/ρ)) where γ is the abiabatic index, p is the pressure and ρ is the density. and p= ρRT/M where R is the ideal gas constant, M is the Molar mass and T is the absolute temperature. From his equation, if temperature and mass are constant -, one can see that p is proportional to ρTherefore if atmospheric pressure is doubled so is the density Hence p/ ρ is constant. Therefore atmospheric pressure does not affect the speed of sound. However, increase in temperature will lead to an increase in speed. At high altitudes, the temperature is significantly lower, and hence the speed of sound is lower.


Is speed of sound proportional to distanced traveled?

No. The amplitude of the sound (and therefore its loudness) will decrease at greater distances; the speed will remain constant (assuming other factors, such as the density of air and the temperature, are constant).

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How do you find the most probable speed?

V_mp (most probable speed) = sqrt(2KT/m) where K is the Boltzmann constant


Is the speed of sound always constant?

No.


Is the speed of sound a constant?

yes


Does the speed of the sound change from medium to medium?

Dependence of the speed of sound on the properties of the medium: The speed of sound is variable and depends mainly on the temperature and the properties of the substance through of which the wave is traveling. For example, in low molecular weight gases, such as helium, sound propagates faster compared to heavier gases, such as xenon. In a given ideal gas the sound speed depends only on its temperature. At a constant temperature, the ideal gas pressure has no effect on the speed of sound, because pressure and density (also proportional to pressure) have equal but opposite effects on the speed of sound, and the two contributions cancel out exactly. In non-ideal gases, such as a van der Waals gas, the proportionality is not exact, and there is a slight dependence on the gas pressure, even at a constant temperature. Humidity also has a small, but measurable effect on sound speed (increase of about 0.1% to 0.6%), because some oxygen and nitrogen molecules of the air are replaced by the lighter molecules of water. Cheers ebs


How did pressure effects the sound when temperature is constant?

The atmospheric pressure has no effect on the speed of sound when the temperature is constant. The air pressure has no influence on the sound.


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 is the speed of sound constant despite changing frequencies?

Speed of sound in a medium depends only on the properties on the medium.


Newton's work showed that speed of light and sound were constant true or false?

False. Newton's work did not involve the speed of light and sound. The concept of constant speed of light was later formulated by Einstein in his theory of relativity. The speed of sound can vary depending on the medium it travels through.


What process is primarily responsible for the increase of speed and sound on a rail road track?

The speed of sound depends on the medium. There is no particular process that will simply increase the speed of sound.


When the source of sound is moving its speed increases true or false?

False. The speed of sound in air is constant, around 343 meters per second. When the source of sound is moving, it can affect the frequency and intensity of the sound, but not the speed at which the sound travels.


How do you know which constant to use?

The choice of constant depends on the specific problem you are solving. Some common constants like the speed of light in a vacuum (c), gravitational constant (G), and Boltzmann constant (k) are fundamental and widely used in physics. It is essential to select the appropriate constant based on the physical quantities involved in the problem and the units being used.


Is the speed of sound a constant explain?

Generally we take with sufficient accuracy the formula (equation) for the speed of sound in airc = 331.3 + 0.606 × ϑin m/s in m/s.Temperature ϑ(theta) in degrees Celsius.You see the speed of sound changes with the temperature and therefore cannot be a constant.