Speed of Sound in Various Bulk Media Gases Material v (m/s) Hydrogen (0°C) 1286 Helium (0°C) 972 Air (20°C) 343 Air (0°C) 331 Liquids at 25°C Material v (m/s) Glycerol 1904 Sea water 1533 Water 1493 Mercury 1450 Kerosene 1324 Methyl alcohol 1143 Carbon tetrachloride 926 Solids Material v (m/s) Diamond 12000 Pyrex glass 5640 Iron 5130 Aluminum 5100 Brass 4700 Copper 3560 Gold 3240 Lucite 2680 Lead 1322 Rubber 1600 Data from Serway/Beichner. Wave speed discussion

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