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speed of sound in oxygen(o2) at a certain temperature is 460m/s. the speed of sound in He at the same temperature will be( assume both gases are ideal)

speed of sound in oxygen(o2) at a certain temperature is 460m/s. the speed of sound in He at the same temperature will be( assume both gases are ideal)

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Khimraj
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6 years ago
As velocity is inversely proportional to square root of molecular mass. And as weight of He is 1/8 the of O2. So sound speed of He is 460(2√2).Hope it clears. If u have doubts then please clearify. And if u like my answer then please approve answer

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