In air, the speed of sound S, in meters per second, is a linear function of the air temperature T, in degrees Celsius, and is given by S(T)=0.6 T+331.4. Which of the following statements is the best interpretation of the number 331.4 in this context?
A
The speed of sound, in meters per second, at 0 degrees C
B
The speed of sound, in meters per second, at 0.6 degrees C
C
The increase in the speed of sound, in meters per second, that corresponds to an increase of 1 degrees C
D
The increase in the speed of sound, in meters per second, that corresponds to an increase of 0.6 degrees C
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