Activity 3: CALCUALTING FOR THE SPEED OF SOUND Directions/Instructions: Read the following problems to determine the speed of sound as affected by the temperature. Use the formula/equation indicated below. Write your answer on the space provided.
where B para 9660 DODE POLO v = 331m/s + (0.6m/s°C) T v is the speed of sound T is the temperature of the air
Q1. Determine the speed of sound on a cold winter day (T=3.2 degrees C).
Q2. Find out the speed of sound in air at a temperature of 32 degrees Celsius.
Answers & Comments
Answer:
Q1. 332.32 m/s
Q2. 350.2 m/s
Explanation:
Formula:
v= 331 m/s+(0.6m/s°C) *T
1. v= 331 m/s+(0.6m/s°C) (3.2°C)
v= 331 m/s + 1.92 m/s
= 332.32 m/s
2. v= 331 m/s+(0.6m/s°C) (32°C)
v= 331 m/s+ 19.2 m/s
= 350.2 m/s