Understanding the Relationship
The speed of sound in air is primarily affected by temperature. Here's the formula:
* v = 331.4 + 0.6T
Where:
* v is the speed of sound in meters per second (m/s)
* T is the temperature in degrees Celsius (°C)
Calculation
1. Plug in the temperature: v = 331.4 + 0.6 * 25
2. Calculate: v = 331.4 + 15
3. Result: v = 346.4 m/s
Therefore, the approximate speed of sound in air at 25 degrees Celsius is 346.4 meters per second.
