Finding temperature using sound waves

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The discussion focuses on calculating the air temperature using the speed of sound waves. Given that two rocks are struck together 100 meters away from a wall, and the time taken for 150 strikes is 92 seconds, the temperature can be derived from the speed of sound in air. The relevant equation involves the speed of sound, which is approximately 331.3 m/s at 0°C and increases by 0.6 m/s for each degree Celsius increase in temperature. Utilizing this information, one can determine the air temperature based on the calculated speed of sound from the provided data.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of the speed of sound in air and its temperature dependence
  • Basic knowledge of physics equations related to sound propagation
  • Familiarity with time measurement and distance calculation
  • Ability to perform unit conversions and calculations
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  • Research the equation for the speed of sound in air: v = 331.3 + (0.6 * T)
  • Learn how to calculate the speed of sound based on time and distance
  • Explore resources on thermodynamics related to sound propagation
  • Investigate the relationship between air density and temperature
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Bubba sean
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hey
i need to know how to find the temperature of a room using the speed of the sound waves.
if two rocks are hit together and then each strike is in time with the echo (rocks are 100m away from wall), and the time to make 150 strikes is 92 seconds, what is the air temperature?
thanks
 
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Bubba sean said:
hey
i need to know how to find the temperature of a room using the speed of the sound waves.
if two rocks are hit together and then each strike is in time with the echo (rocks are 100m away from wall), and the time to make 150 strikes is 92 seconds, what is the air temperature?
thanks

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What are the relevant equations? What resource can you use to find what the propagation velocity of sound is versus temperature and density?
 

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