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What happens to the velocity of a sound wave in air if the temperature of the air increases

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So as molecules vibrate faster, and heat increases, sound can travel faster; however, the speed of sound can also be affected by humidity and air pressure.

The formula, not factoring in anything else, for the speed of sound with respect to temperature is: v = 331 + 0.6*T where T is temperature.

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