In the upper atmosphere at altitudes where commercial airlines travel,we find extremely cold temperatures.What is the speed of sound (in metric units)for a temperature of -49.0 ^oC? A)984.9 m/s B)300.8 m/s C)344.7 m/s D)140.7 m/s

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The speed of sound in air is calculated using the formula: v = 331.3 + 0.6 * T, where T is the temperature in Celsius. For -49°C, v = 331.3 + 0.6 * (-49) = 300.8 m/s.

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