At room temperature, a flute emits a note with a frequency of 500 Hz. If taken outside on a hot day, will the note's frequency be 500 Hz, less than 500 Hz, or more than 500 Hz?
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Sound travels at different speeds depending on the temperature of the medium it is traveling through. In general, sound travels faster in warmer air and slower in cooler air. Show more…
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