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How fast is the speed of sound?


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The speed of sounds is roughly 1116 ft/sec or 767 mph.

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The speed of sound is a basic property of the atmosphere that changes with temperature. Thanks for using ChaCha

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In dry air at 20 degrees C (68 degrees F), the speed of sound is 343 meters per second (1,125 ft/s). This equates to 1,236 kilometers per hour (768 mph), or about one kilometer in three seconds and about one mile in five seconds.

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In dry air at 20 °C (68 °F), the speed of sound is 343 meters per second. ChaCha!

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The speed of sound is 761.2 miles per hour. Thanks for asking ChaCha!

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The speed of sounds is roughly 1116 ft/sec or 767 mph. The normal human voice can be heard at a distance of 400 feet.

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He speed of sound is a basic property of the atmosphere that changes with temperature. For a given set of conditions, more?

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The speed of sound is 343 m/s. At such speeds, sound can travel a mile in approximately five seconds. Cha!

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The speed of sound is about 1116 feet per second. Pretty fast! Thanks for using ChaCha, and keep sending your questions!

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