2.3 - Measuring the speed of sound in Air

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What is the air made up of?

many tiny particles

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What happens to the particles in air when sound is created?

  • they vibrate and collide with each other, causing the vibrations to pass between air particles

  • the vibrating particles pass the sound through the a persons ear and vibrate the ear drum

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What is the word equation for the speed of sound?

speed = distance / time

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What is the word equation for the speed of sound?

v = d / t

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How is speed (v) measured?

metres per second (m/s)

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How is distance (s) measured?

metres (m)