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The coldest and hottest temperatures recorded are: 134 degrees Farhenheit and -80 degrees Farhenheit. What is the speed of sound in air at each temperature?

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The coldest and hottest temperatures recorded are:
134 degrees Fahrenheit and -80 degrees Fahrenheit. What is the speed of sound in air at each temperature

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