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Chapter 16: Q. 27 (page 452)

What is the speed of sound in air (a) on a cold winter day in Minnesota when the temperature is 鈥�25掳F, and (b) on a hot summer day in Death Valley when the temperature is 125掳F?

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Part a

The speed of sound in the air on a cold winter day in place M is 311m/s.

Part b

The speed of sound in the air on a hot summer day in place D is361m/s.

Step by step solution

01

Given information

The temperature on a cold winter day -25掳F=241.48K

The temperature on a hot summer day is125掳F=325K

02

Part a 

The speed of sound in the air on a cold winter day is

v=331m/s脳241.48273=311m/s

Therefore, the speed of sound in the air on a cold winter day in place M is 311m/s.

03

Part b

The speed of sound in the air on a hot summer day is

v=331m/s脳325273=361m/s

Therefore, the speed of sound in the air on a hot summer day in place D is361m/s.

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