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Old December 17th 05, 02:17 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default If the speed of sound is faster in denser air..

In article et,
"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote:

"xerj" wrote in message
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... why does an increase in temperature mean an increase in the speed of
sound?

That's got me confused. Hotter = less dense.

Thanks in advance.


The speed of sound varies with temperature alone.


The speed of sound varies with temperature and type of medium.

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