Velocity of sound increases on a cloudy day. Why?

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Karissa Espinoza

Physics

25 June, 17:15

Velocity of sound increases on a cloudy day. Why?

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Harold · Answer 1

The density of air reduces as humidity and amount of water in the air increases. The speed of sound is inversely proportional to the root of density, therefore sound travels faster on a cloudy day than on a dry day so, velocity of sound increase.