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Speed of Sound

The rate of a sound wave, the speed of sound is calculated at 343 meters per second (1,125 feet per second.

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How fast is the speed of sound km per hour?

The speed of sound varies widely; in air, it is about 331 meters per second (multiply by 3.6 to get km/hour), in steel it can be about 5 times as fast.

The speed of sound varies widely; in air, it is about 331 meters per second (multiply by 3.6 to get km/hour), in steel it can be about 5 times as fast.

The speed of sound varies widely; in air, it is about 331 meters per second (multiply by 3.6 to get km/hour), in steel it can be about 5 times as fast.

The speed of sound varies widely; in air, it is about 331 meters per second (multiply by 3.6 to get km/hour), in steel it can be about 5 times as fast.

What is the speed of sound of a humming bee?

The speed of sound depends on what the sound is going through,

not on what created the sound. If sounds from different sources had

different speeds, then there could never be a band, orchestra, or choir.

What happens to a missile fired from a jet traveling at supersonic speeds?

It reaches it's target and detonates. -Almost all aircraft borne missiles travel at least 3,500 mph or more - far in excess of the aircraft sped.

What is created when an airplane travels faster than the speed of sound?

When a plane travels near to or faster than the speed of sound then the air pressure near the plane's body reduces and due to aerodynamically design the pressure change shifts towards the tail .
Due to low pressure the moisture and air around there contract instantly and forms a cloud and then that air expands rapidly created a loud burst (It can Break Glass).
Here is your answer, It is SONIC BOOM.

Why do we put our hands when someone whisperes into our ears?

Because when the sound waves reach the outer ear some pass directly down the middle of the tube called the auditory verb. A hand stops most soundwaves from leaving and captures the sound.

What is the better carrier of sound air or strings?

Strings are made by metals. It is the best carrier.

What commercial arliner travel twice the speed of sound?

There is currently no commercial airliner which can travel at that speed.

What is the speed of sound in us customary?

Speed of sound in air doesn't vary with nationality, but it does vary with altitude/temperature. It's usually around 340 meters/second.

How long does it take sound to go 1 mile in space?

If it's space then it's totally vacuum and thus no medium for sound to travel and thus it can't travel in space so no speed no distance can be covered and no time can be taken..

How does the speed of sound of change for mediums of different densities compressibilities and temperature?

The speed of sound of change for mediums of different densities compressibilities and temperature because different densities give different resistance to the sound. It blacks more of ht sound the denser the object is,, and give more when the object is less dense.

How long does it take Santa to deliver gifts to 880000000 children traveling at the speed of sound?

Assuming Santa visits each child for a minute, it would take him 16.7 years to deliver gifts to 880,000,000 children. Traveling at the speed of sound, he would cover about 11.2 kilometers in one minute.

Why does a cone appear when a jet breaks the sound barrier?

The cone can appear only above the speed of sound. The faster the plane flies past the speed of sound the sharper (and more faint) the cone is going to look (sharper angle that is). Theoretically if the plane is "breaking the speed of sound" therefore traveling at the speed of sound, there will not be any cone, just a straight plain (wall) of condensed water (claud), perpendicular to the movement of the plane. The cone effect is caused by the overlapping circles of sound waves. The peak of the cone is going to be the source of sound, mainly the jet engine. As long as the plane is traveling above the speed of sound, the jet is always ahead of the sound waves it produces, and because sound waves are traveling in all directions from the source (imagine expending circle), every "next" sound wave is going to interfere with the previous one. This interference causes the "boom" effect, and if the air is humid enough you see a perfect cone of momentarily condensed water in the air. The cause of condensation is increased air pressure in the path of these sound wave interferences. …the cone actually gives you a visual representation of the sonic boom, so a person standing close enough to be enveloped by this cone would hear a boom in the exact moment the surface of the cone reaches him J Oh, and the only reason why the cone appears and disappears is the inconsistency of air humidity. Sorry for such a long and perhaps hard to follow explanation. Hope it makes sense J