SOF National Science Olympiad (NSO/ISO)
·
NSO Level 1
·
2024
.
Sample
What is the approximate speed of sound in air at room temperature?
Explanation
Explanation
Sound travels through air at approximately 340 m/s at room temperature (about 20°C). This is much slower than light, which is why we see lightning before we hear thunder.
PRO TIP
Re-check your working by substituting the answer back into the original question.
Related Questions
A student records the potential difference (V) across a resistor and the current (I) through it:
V (volt): 2, 4, 6, 8
I (ampere): 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0
Find the resistance of the resistor and the power consumed when V = 8 V.
A child has thin arms and legs, a swollen belly and swelling of the feet (oedema), and his diet is rich in starch but very poor in protein. He is most likely suffering from a deficiency of: