Speed | Convert from kilometer/hour to speed of sound [air] |
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All Speed Conversions Unit Definition (kilometer/hour) The kilometer/hour (km/h) is the most common metric unit of speed or velocity. It simply means that something travelling at a constant speed of 1km/h will move a distance of exactly 1 kilometer in 1 hour. The correct symbol for this unit is km/h. Unit Definition (speed of sound [air]) The speed of sound c (from Latin celeritas, "velocity") varies depending on the medium through which the sound waves pass. It is usually quoted in describing properties of substances (e.g. see the article on sodium).
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