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Discovering Science: Sounds Through the Air

BBC One
on BBC One London

What causes sound waves and how fast do they travel through the air? Gerd Sommerhoff uses a yacht race starting gun to measure the speed of sound.
For Schools
Previously shown in October 1964
(to 10.20)

Contributors

Presenter:
Gerd Sommerhoff
Producer:
Lawrie Lawler
Producer:
Geoffrey Hall
Source: Radio Times

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