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As air becomes warmer, how does the speed of sound in the air change
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As air becomes warmer, how does the speed of sound in the air change

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Heat, like sound, is a form of kinetic energy. Molecules at higher temperatures have more energy, thus they can vibrate faster. Since the molecules vibrate faster, sound waves can travel more quickly.

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