Explanation

• The speed of sound in air at 0°C (32°F) is 332 meters per second.

The speed of sound in different materials:

• Air: 332 m/s
• Sea water: 1530 m/s
• Lead: 2160 m/s
• Gold: 3240 m/s
• Brick: 3650 m/s
• Copper: 4760 m/s
• Glass: 5100 m/s
• Aluminium: 6420 m/s