Here's why:
* Temperature: The speed of sound is directly proportional to the square root of the absolute temperature.
* Pressure: At standard atmospheric pressure, the speed of sound is relatively insensitive to changes in pressure.
Formula:
The speed of sound in air can be calculated using the following formula:
```
v = sqrt(γ * R * T)
```
Where:
* v is the speed of sound
* γ is the adiabatic index of air (approximately 1.4)
* R is the specific gas constant for air (287 J/(kg·K))
* T is the absolute temperature in Kelvin
Calculation:
```
v = sqrt(1.4 * 287 J/(kg·K) * 273.15 K)
v ≈ 331.4 m/s
```
Note: This is a theoretical value. In reality, factors such as humidity and the presence of other gases can slightly affect the speed of sound in air.