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Which statement is true?

A. the speed of sound in air is inversely propoportional to the temperture of the air

B. the speed of sound in air is directley propoportional to the temperture of the air

C. the speed of sound in air is twice the temperature of the air

D. the speed of sound in air is not affected by the temperature of the air

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  • 8 years ago
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    The answer is B. the speed of sound in air is directly proportional to the temperature of the air. The speed of sound depends on the temperature of the surrounding air, this can be represented by a speed of sound in air formula: v = 331m/s + 0.6m/s/C * T (where T is temperature)

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