Sound WavesHardBloom L3
Question
Two monatomic ideal gases 1 and 2 of molecular masses m1 and m2 respectively are enclosed in separate container kept at the same temperature. The ratio of the speed of sound in gas 1 to that in gas 2 is given by
Options
A.$\sqrt{\frac{m_{1}}{m_{2}}}$
B.$\sqrt{\frac{m_{2}}{m_{1}}}$
C.$\frac{m_{1}}{m_{2}}$
D.$\frac{m_{2}}{m_{1}}$
Solution
Sol. v = $\sqrt{\frac{\gamma RT}{m}}$
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