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    Jun 5, 2007, 07:06 PM
    Making an equation and a graph
    When the temperature is 0 degrees Celsius, sound waves travel through air at approximately 332meters per second. For each degree Celsius that he temperature increases, sound travels approximately 6 meters per second faster. How can I write an equation to calculate the rae at which sound travels? Also how can I construct a graph to display the relationship between sound and temperature? And about how fast does sound travel when the temperature is 15 degrees Celsius?:confused:
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    Jun 5, 2007, 08:14 PM
    I think it may be this: Where Y = degrees in question.

    speed of sound = 332 + ( Y x 6)

    eg: for 0 degrees, (Y=0)

    =332 + (0 x 6)
    =332 m/s

    for Y = 15 degrees
    =332 + (15 x 6)
    =422 m/s


    I THINK this would be it.
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    Jun 5, 2007, 10:27 PM
    Looks good X-ray, I would be more comfortable with T being temperature ;p
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    Jun 5, 2007, 11:10 PM
    haha true T= temperature! Maths is really not my strong suit. Although I teach some aspects of trigonometry-oh well..
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    Jun 5, 2007, 11:28 PM
    To make your graph, plot y = 332+6x

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