what is the velocity of sound in water?

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what is the velocity of sound in water?

2007-02-26 03:04:25 · 3 answers · asked by Jamsheed K 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science

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Well, in fresh water at 20°C, you can get 1482 meters per second. However, ask any navy acoustics person. That speed can change depending on differences in temperature and salinity.

2007-02-26 03:08:41 · answer #1 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The speed of sound in a fluid is given by

c(fluid) = sqrt(K/rho)

where

K is the adiabatic bulk modulus and rho is the density of the fluid.

In saltwater, sound travels at about 1500 m/s and in freshwater 1435 m/s.

2007-02-26 11:08:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

About 6,000 feet per second.

2007-02-26 11:08:14 · answer #3 · answered by Billy Butthead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋