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| Temperature (°C) | Speed of Sound (m/s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Humidity (%) | ||
| 10 | 337.5 | 337.9 |
| 15 | 340.5 | 341.0 |
| 20 | 343.5 | 344.1 |
- Does sound travel faster in humid air?
- In which speed of sound is more humid air or dry air?
- Why speed of sound is more on a humid day as compared to a dry day?
- Does humid air cool faster?
Does sound travel faster in humid air?
When it comes to air, humidity and temperature both play a role in the speed of sound. Humidity lowers the density of air (so much for humid air feeling heavy!), which makes it travel slightly faster.
In which speed of sound is more humid air or dry air?
The speed of sound is more in the humid air as compared to dry air. Because the air moisture decreases the density of air and speed of sound is inversely proportional to the density of air. So, sound travels faster in the humid air.
Why speed of sound is more on a humid day as compared to a dry day?
Answer: The speed of sound is more on a humid day as compared to a dry day because on a humid day, particles are comparatively closer, so, the transfer of energy occurs faster.
Does humid air cool faster?
High humidity levels slow down the heat release, trapping more heat and making the body feel hotter. Low humidity levels allow rapid heat loss, making the body feel cooler. We don't have extreme cold temperatures in Texas winters. But a mildly cool day will feel much chillier when the relative humidity is too low.
