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      Question

      What is the speed of sound in air at room temperature

      (approx)?  
      A 150 m/s Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 343 m/s Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 500 m/s Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 1000 m/s Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      At room temperature (~20°C), speed of sound in air is around 343 m/s.   This speed increases in solids and liquids and decreases at higher altitudes.   It is much slower than light, which travels at 3 × 108, m/s.   That's why we see lightning before hearing thunder.

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