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A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2017 · Q21 Mark

What is an approximate value for the speed of sound in air?

A30 m s⁻¹
B300 m s⁻¹
C30 000 m s⁻¹
D300 000 000 m s⁻¹

✓ Correct answer

B: 300 m s⁻¹

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Waves, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Feb/Mar 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 2.

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