velocity of sound in various mediums at 25 degree Celsius
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GasesMaterialv (m/s)Hydrogen (0°C)1286Helium (0°C)972Air (20°C)343Air (0°C)331Liquids at 25°CMaterialv (m/s)Glycerol1904Sea water1533Water1493Mercury1450Kerosene1324Methyl alcohol1143Carbon tetrachloride926SolidsMaterialv (m/s)Diamond12000Pyrex glass5640Iron5130Aluminum5100Brass4700Copper3560Gold3240Lucite2680Lead1322Rubber1600Data from Serway/Beichner.Wave speed discussion
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Answer:
State. substance. speed (m/s)
solid. Aluminum. 5420
nickel. 6040
steel. 5960
iron. 5950
brass. 4700
glass. 3980
liquid sea water. 1531
pure water. 1498
ethonal. 1207
methanol. 1103
gas. hydrogen. 1284
helium. 965
air. 346
oxygen. 316
sulphur dioxide. 213.