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Which of the following is closest to the speed of sound in air at sea level ?

A.3 m/s
B.30 m/s
C.330 m/s
D.3300 m/s

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C. 330 m/s is the correct answer.
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User Wally
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Answer:

The correct answer is option C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The speed of the sound in the air at sea level is given as 1238 km/h.

1 km = 1000 m

1 hour = 3600 seconds

Speed of the sound in air at sea level can be written in meter per second as:


1238* (1000 m)/(3600 s)=343.88 m/s\approx 343 m/s

The nearest value of speed of sound from the given option is 330 m/s that option C.

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