Which statement is true for a sound wave entering an area of warmer air

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Which statement is true for a sound wave entering an area of warmer air

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the sound is transferred by collisions of molecules. Therefore sound waves will travel faster on warm air because collisions of molecules of air in warm air are greater.

Paul Klint answered Apr 20, 2018

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