Practice - Formula for Speed of Sound (in air)
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Practice Questions
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What is the speed of sound at 0°C?
💡 Hint: It's the base speed given in the formula.
If the temperature is 10°C, what is the increase in the speed of sound?
💡 Hint: Use the factor of 0.6 for each degree.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the formula for calculating the speed of sound in air?
💡 Hint: Remember, T stands for temperature in degrees Celsius.
Increasing temperature raises the speed of sound. True or False?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between temperature and particle vibration.
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Challenge Problems
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If the temperature in a desert region rises to 35°C, calculate the speed of sound. How would this compare to the speed at 10°C?
💡 Hint: Remember to calculate each temperature separately using the formula.
Explain how the speed of sound would be affected in a high-altitude environment where the temperature drops significantly. What are the implications for communication at such altitudes?
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature changes with altitude and relate it back to particle movement.
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