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  • Sound Speed and Temperature: How Celsius Affects Velocity
    Sound travels faster at 30 degrees Celsius.

    Here's why:

    * Sound is a vibration that travels through matter. The molecules in the matter vibrate and pass the energy along.

    * Higher temperatures mean faster molecule movement. At 30 degrees Celsius, the molecules in the air are moving faster and bumping into each other more frequently.

    * More frequent collisions mean faster energy transfer. This faster energy transfer allows the sound vibrations to travel through the air at a higher speed.

    In general, the speed of sound increases with temperature.

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