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  • Speed of Sound in Air: Calculation & Factors at 0°C
    The speed of sound in air at 0 degrees Celsius (273.15 Kelvin) and absolute pressure of 1 bar (100,000 Pascals) is approximately 331.4 meters per second (1,087 feet per second).

    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.

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