The speed of sound in dry air can be approximated by

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Problem

The speed of sound in dry air can be approximated by v=331 m/s+0.60 Tv = 331\,\text{m/s} + 0.60\,T, where TT is the temperature in °C. A factory siren emits a steady 1250 Hz tone. Determine the percent change in the wavelength of the sound when the air warms from 10 °C to 35 °C.

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