Lesson: Chapter 4 — Waves and their applications

4.3.2. The speed of sound 3 of 4 Reset answers

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Question 3

What happens to the speed of sound in air as the air gets warmer?

A It increases B Sound stops C It stays the same D It decreases

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It increases. It goes from about 330 m s^-1 at 0 °C to about 350 m s^-1 at 30 °C.

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