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  • Speed of Sound: How Fast Does Sound Travel in Different Media?
    The speed of sound isn't a single, fixed number. It changes depending on the medium through which it travels.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * In air: At standard temperature and pressure (20°C or 68°F), the speed of sound is about 343 meters per second (767 miles per hour).

    * In water: Sound travels much faster in water than in air. At room temperature, it's around 1,482 meters per second (3,315 miles per hour).

    * In solids: Sound travels even faster in solids, like steel. In steel, it can travel at about 5,960 meters per second (13,300 miles per hour).

    Factors that affect the speed of sound:

    * Temperature: Sound travels faster in warmer mediums.

    * Density: Sound travels faster in denser mediums.

    * Elasticity: Sound travels faster in more elastic mediums.

    Let me know if you'd like more details about the speed of sound in a specific medium!

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