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  • Sound Velocity in Water: Factors & Calculation
    The velocity of sound in water is approximately 1,482 meters per second (4,862 feet per second) at room temperature (25°C or 77°F).

    However, it's important to note that the speed of sound in water can vary depending on factors such as:

    * Temperature: Sound travels faster in warmer water.

    * Salinity: Sound travels faster in saltier water.

    * Pressure: Sound travels faster at higher pressures (deeper in the ocean).

    For more accurate calculations, you can use the following formula:

    c = 1402.39 + 5.039T - 0.054T^2 + 0.00023T^3 + 1.34(S - 35) + 0.016D

    where:

    * c = speed of sound in meters per second

    * T = temperature in degrees Celsius

    * S = salinity in parts per thousand

    * D = depth in meters

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