To: jaydubya2
The speed of sound is dependent on air temperature.
38 posted on
02/07/2012 12:12:44 PM PST by
Jack Hydrazine
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To: Jack Hydrazine
Thanks Jack,
So, based on your comment, and what I read on the web, Altitude is not a factor in calculating the speed of sound. Temperature (density) is the determining factor. So, at 120k ft @ -94F, the speed of sound is 638.97 mph.
To: Jack Hydrazine
Thanks Jack,
So, based on your comment, and what I read on the web, Altitude is not a factor in calculating the speed of sound. Temperature (density) is the determining factor. So, at 120k ft @ -94F, the speed of sound is 638.97 mph.
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