, so (absolute temperature). At 0 degrees C: m/s. Approximate formula: m/s (where is in degrees C, valid near room temperature). When temperature increases by : . Humidity increases speed because water vapor () replaces heavier N () or O ().
Part of JWAVE-02 — Waves: Standing Waves, Beats & Doppler Effect
Velocity of Sound — Temperature Dependence
Like these notes? Save your own copy and start studying with NoteTube's AI tools.
Sign up free to clone these notes