SOLUTION: Light travels at a speed of 186,000 mi/s and sound travels at a speed of 1000 ft/s what is the speed of sound in miles per hour

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Question 350309: Light travels at a speed of 186,000 mi/s and sound travels at a speed of 1000 ft/s
what is the speed of sound in miles per hour
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
22 ft/sec = 15 mph
1000 ft/sec = 1000 *(15/22) mph
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PS the speed of sound in air varies with temperature.