Re: [Phys-l] speed of sound

[Gary Karshner <gkarshner@stmarytx.edu>]

Anthony,
        The temperature correction is to first order independent of the 
gas used:
V(T) = V + 0.606T
        Where V is the speed at a known temperature and T is the 
difference in temperature between that temperature and temperature wanted 
in Celsius.

Gary


At 02:27 PM 4/16/2007 -0400, you wrote:
> I know how the speed of sound varies with temperature in air, and am
> wanting the speed of sound in carbon dioxide. I've searched the web with
> no luck. Only found the speed to be 258 m/s at 0 °C. Wanted to know other
> values for a speed of sound lab I'm trying soon (with water, tuning fork,
> Alka-Seltzer, etc.).
>
> Can someone guide me to a web site or a formula for the speed of sound in
> CO2 from 0 °C to 100 °C? I don't have a CRC Handbook, but am wondering if
> this book might have the information I need.
>
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