Speed of light vs Speed of sound

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SUMMARY

The speed of light is significantly faster than the speed of sound, with sound traveling at 343 meters per second in air at 20°C. The discussion highlights the availability of various resources that provide comparative speeds through different media, including refractive indices and sound velocity tables. Key references include Wikipedia's list of refractive indices and HyperPhysics's sound velocity tables. These resources serve as essential tools for understanding the differences in speed across various materials.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic physics concepts, specifically wave propagation.
  • Familiarity with the properties of sound and light.
  • Knowledge of temperature effects on sound speed.
  • Ability to interpret data from scientific tables and charts.
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  • Research the speed of sound in different gases and liquids.
  • Explore the concept of refractive indices in various materials.
  • Study the effects of temperature on sound velocity in air.
  • Learn about the principles of wave mechanics and their applications.
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Students, educators, and anyone interested in physics, particularly those studying wave phenomena and the comparative analysis of sound and light speeds.

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okay, so I know that light is faster than sound, and we can prove it with many visuals, but can y'all give examples of speeds through the same medium.
For example, I know that the speed of sound is 343 in room at 200 C
 
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