The speed of sound varies among different media depending on their properties and states. For example, it is faster in solids compared to liquids, and faster in liquids compared to gases.
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The speed of sound in air is 331 m/s at 0°C and 344 m/s at 22°C.
Generally, the speed of sound decreases as we transition from a solid to a gaseous state in a medium.
The speed of sound in a medium increases with an increase in temperature and decreases with a decrease in temperature.
Factors such as frequency, duration, and the sensitivity of our auditory system influence how loud a sound appears to us, even if its intensity remains constant.