1. The highest temperature recorded by PAGASA in the Philippines was 42.2°C. This happened
in Tuguegarao, Cagayan on May 11, 1969. What is the speed of sound at this temperature?
2. The lowest temperature recorded by PAGASA in the Philippines was 6.3°C on Baguio City
This was recorded on January 18, 1961. What is the speed of sound at this temperature?
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Answer:
1. 331 + (0.6 × 42.2) = 356.32 m/s
2. 331 + (0.6 × 6.3) = 334.78 m/s
Explanation:
The formula to find the speed of sound in air is as follows:
v = 331m/s + 0.6m/s/C * T