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Old 11-18-2013, 10:25 PM   #61
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Originally Posted by Shaggin Wagon View Post
I can confirm sound travels farther/faster in lower temperatures. When it is warmer, air particles are moving faster and disrupt sound waves. I would assume humidity would also have a dampening effect. Snow definitely has a sound dampening effect.


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Marginally.

The density of air only affects the pressure wave linearly and the variance in air pressure is minimal so that might make a 10% difference.


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