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Discovering Science: Sounds Through the Air

on BBC Television

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
First shown in October 1961
(to 10.25)

Contributors

Presenter:
Gerd Sommerhoff
Producer:
Lawrie Lawler
Producer:
Geoffrey Hall

BBC Television

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