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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 (It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine!)
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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.
40 posted on 02/07/2012 12:29:26 PM PST by jaydubya2
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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.
41 posted on 02/07/2012 12:29:51 PM PST by jaydubya2
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