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Old 02-08-2003 | 06:33 PM
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Default Speed of sound vs. elevation

I know you have the equation, but I was understanding that the SOS was due to density since sound needs molecules to propagate. The higher the density the faster the speed. That is why sound travels faster at higher elevations and different materials.