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18 January, 19:19

In general, how does temperature of a medium affect the speed of sound through that medium?

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  1. 18 January, 19:49
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    Molecules at higher temperatures have more energy, thus they can vibrate faster. Since the molecules vibrate faster, sound waves can travel more quickly through a medium. Sound travels faster in warmer temperatures than cooler and more slowly in cooler temperatures.
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