What is the effect of temperature on the speed of sound in air?

Practice Questions

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What is the effect of temperature on the speed of sound in air?
  1. Increases with temperature
  2. Decreases with temperature
  3. No effect
  4. Increases then decreases

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the effect of temperature on the speed of sound in air?
  • Step 1: Understand that sound travels through air as a wave.
  • Step 2: Know that temperature affects how fast molecules in the air move.
  • Step 3: Realize that when the temperature increases, air molecules move faster.
  • Step 4: Recognize that faster-moving molecules help sound waves travel more quickly.
  • Step 5: Conclude that as the temperature goes up, the speed of sound in air also goes up.
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