Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Sound - Problems - Page 354: 4

Answer

$-14^{\circ}C$.

Work Step by Step

The distance traveled is the same, and equals vt. $$D=v_1t_1=v_2t_2$$ Use the expression for the speed of sound as a function of temperature, on page 329. $$((331+0.6(31))m/s)(4.80s)= ((331+0.6(T))m/s)(5.20s)$$ Solve for $T=-14^{\circ}C$.
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