Speed of Sound & Light at Sea Level

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The speed of sound at sea level is 1115.7 feet per second, while the exact speed of light is 299,792.458 kilometers per second. These values are critical for various scientific calculations and applications. The discussion emphasizes the importance of self-research and encourages individuals to seek out information independently.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic physics concepts related to sound and light.
  • Familiarity with metric and imperial units of measurement.
  • Knowledge of scientific notation for precise values.
  • Ability to conduct effective web searches for information retrieval.
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  • Research the effects of temperature and pressure on the speed of sound.
  • Explore the implications of the speed of light in various scientific fields.
  • Learn about the differences between sound and light propagation.
  • Investigate the historical context and experiments that determined these speeds.
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Students, educators, physicists, and anyone interested in the fundamental properties of sound and light in physics.

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I want to know the speed of sound at sea level. :confused:


I also want to know the exact speed of light in kilometres. :confused:
 
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I don't have the numbers at my finger tips. If I needed them as bad as you seem to I would probably use a web search. Any reason you cannot search the web for yourself?

Give a man a fish and he eats once, teach a man to fish, he eats his whole life... Go fishing.
 
Caesar_Rahil said:
I also want to know the exact speed of light in kilometres. :confused:

A speed in kilometers?!? In km/s it is: 299792,458 km/s exactly.
 

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