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What happens to the speed of sound in air as the temperature increases?
AIt decreases
BIt remains constant
CIt increases
DIt first increases then decreases
✓ Correct Answer: C — It increases
The speed of sound in air increases with temperature because particles move faster and transmit energy more quickly at higher temperatures.
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