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The speed of sound is proportional to the density of the substance it's traveling through. Typically 'colder' water is more dense than 'hotter' water, and therefore sound would travel at a greater speed through colder water. However, there is a point right above the freezing temperature for water in which a decrease in temperature would cause a decrease in density due to the polar molecule behavior of water. Talking about the velocity of sound is a bit pointless, as it doesn't typically have a 'direction.'

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Did velocity of sound is greater in water than in air?

Yes, the velocity of sound is greater in water than in air because water is denser than air, allowing sound waves to travel more quickly through it.


What is the velocity of sound in water?

The velocity of sound in water is approximately 1500 meters per second, which is about 4.4 times faster than in air. The speed of sound in water can vary depending on factors such as temperature, pressure, and salinity.


The speed of sound in what is greater than the speed of sound in water?

Speed of sound in water is faster than in air. Speed of sound in steel is c = 5930 m/s. That is faster than in air and in water. Speed of sound in water is c = 1480 m/s. It is affected by the oceanographic variables of temperature, salinity, and pressure. Speed of sound in air is c = 343 m/s at 20°C = 68°F. The speed of sound changes clearly with temperature, a little bit with humidity - but not with air pressure (atmospheric pressure).


Effect of velocity of medium on velocity of sound?

Speed of sound has no effect on the particle velocity. Call velocity of sound better speed of sound. Call sound velocity better particle velocity. Velocity of sound is not sound velocity.


Velocity in sound waves?

Usually we talk about speed of sound. Speed is the rate of change of distance with time. Velocity is a measure of both speed and direction of a moving object. Velocity is the rate of change of displacement with time. Speed is a distance an object goes, velocity is measurment of speed AND direction. Speed of sound at 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) is 343 meters per second.

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Did velocity of sound is greater in water than in air?

Yes, the velocity of sound is greater in water than in air because water is denser than air, allowing sound waves to travel more quickly through it.


Is the speed in water vapor greater than speed in water?

Not the speed of sound.


Is the speed of sound in steel greater than speed in water?

Yes.


What is the value of velocity of ultrasonic sound in water?

It should be about the same as the speed of normal sound. The speed of sound varies a bit, depending on the frequency, but usually that is not much.


The speed in water is less than or greater than the speed of sound of air?

The speed of sound in water is greater than the speed of sound in air . For example, at 20 °C and 1 ATM pressure, the speed of sound in air is 343 m/s, and its speed in water is 1482 m/s. In general, the speed of sound in a medium = (bulk modulus of the medium/ its density)^0.5 where the bulk modulus indicates how compressible the medium is; the greater the bulk modulus, the more incompressible the medium is. So, although water has a density much greater than that of air, water is also much more incompressible than air. When you solve for the speed of sound for both water and air using the above formula, you will find that it is greater in water.


The speed of sound in what is greater than the speed of sound in water?

Speed of sound in water is faster than in air. Speed of sound in steel is c = 5930 m/s. That is faster than in air and in water. Speed of sound in water is c = 1480 m/s. It is affected by the oceanographic variables of temperature, salinity, and pressure. Speed of sound in air is c = 343 m/s at 20°C = 68°F. The speed of sound changes clearly with temperature, a little bit with humidity - but not with air pressure (atmospheric pressure).


What is the velocity of sound in water?

The velocity of sound in water is approximately 1500 meters per second, which is about 4.4 times faster than in air. The speed of sound in water can vary depending on factors such as temperature, pressure, and salinity.


How velocity of sound in relation with salinity and temperature and pressure?

Speed of sound in water is affected by the oceanographic variables of temperature, salinity, and pressure. Look at the link: "How fast does sound travel in water?"


Why velocity of sound in moist air as compared to dry air is more?

The velocity of sound in moist air is higher than in dry air because the presence of water vapor in moist air increases the density and compressibility of the air. This results in faster sound propagation as the speed of sound is directly proportional to the square root of the medium's density.


Is the speed of sound in cork greater than speed of sound in water?

No. The denser the material, the faster sound moves through it.


Effect of velocity of medium on velocity of sound?

Speed of sound has no effect on the particle velocity. Call velocity of sound better speed of sound. Call sound velocity better particle velocity. Velocity of sound is not sound velocity.


Why is the speed of sound greater for stone than water or air?

The speed of sound is greater in stone than in water or air because sound travels faster in denser materials. Stone is more dense than water or air, allowing sound waves to propagate more quickly through its structure.