Henry's Law: Does it Affect Speed of Sound in Water?

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The discussion centers on the impact of air bubbles and dissolved air on the speed of sound in water. A model is proposed to explore how the presence of air affects sound speed, highlighting that air bubbles significantly alter the bulk modulus of water, making it more compressible. The relevance of Henry's Law is questioned, specifically whether dissolved air influences sound speed similarly to air bubbles. It is suggested that the effect of dissolved air is negligible compared to that of air bubbles. Overall, the focus remains on understanding the contrasting effects of these two forms of air on sound propagation in water.
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I'm currently studying the phenomena of air bubbles in water affecting the sound (as it affects the speed of sound) produced in the water... I actually have a model for how the speed of sound should alter with the amount of air in it...

but I've got som problem with a thing I found out recently... Its Henry's Law about amount of air dissolved in water depending on temperature and pressure.

Unlike the airbubbles, this air is dissolved in the water. But does it still affect the speed of sound? A motivation for either answer would be apreciated...
 
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Not too much I guess. Ofcourse the water changes of substance a little, but the effect of air bubbles on the speed of sound is much greater, as one can notice by ticking on the bottom of a cup of instant coffee after stirring.

The air bubbles change the bulk modulus of the water appreciately. Becaus e water becomes much more compressible when these bubbles are present. I think the effect of dissolved air is negligible.
 

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