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  • Speed of Sound: Factors, Values & How It Varies
    The speed of sound isn't a single, fixed number. It varies depending on the medium through which it travels.

    Here are some common examples:

    * Air: Approximately 343 meters per second (767 miles per hour) at 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit).

    * Water: Approximately 1,482 meters per second (3,320 miles per hour) at 20 degrees Celsius.

    * Steel: Approximately 5,960 meters per second (13,300 miles per hour).

    Factors that affect the speed of sound:

    * Temperature: Sound travels faster in warmer temperatures.

    * Density: Sound travels faster in denser mediums.

    * Humidity: Sound travels slightly faster in humid air.

    Let me know if you'd like more detail about how any of these factors affect the speed of sound!

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