What is the formula of sound

Physics

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The formula for the speed of sound (vv) in a medium is given by:

v=Eρv = \sqrt{\frac{E}{\rho}}

where:

  • vv is the speed of sound
  • EE is the elastic modulus of the medium (e.g., bulk modulus for fluids, Young's modulus for solids)
  • ρ\rho (rho) is the density of the medium

For gases, this formula can be expressed in terms of temperature and molar mass.

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