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What's the velocity of a sound wave traveling through Air at a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius

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The velocity of a sound wave as a function of the temperature of the air is given by the equation


V=331+\text{0}.6\cdot T

Where T is the temperature in degrees celsius.

Using this equation, calculate the velocity of a sound wave at 20 degrees Celsius:


V=331+0.6\cdot20=331+12=343

Answer: the velocity is 343 m/s

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