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The ratio of speed of sound in hydrogen gas to the speed of sound in oxygen gas at the same temperature is:
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Options:
  • A 1:2
  • B 4:1
  • C 1:4
  • D 1:1
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The correct answer is: 4:1

The formula to calculate the speed of sound in hydrogen gas is given by

vH2=γRTMH2   ...1

The formula to calculate the speed of sound in oxygen is given by

vO2=γRTMO2   ...2

Divide equation (1) by (2) and simplify to obtain the required ratio.

vH2vO2=MO2MH2   ...3

Substitute the values of the known parameters into equation (3) to calculate the required ratio.

vH2vO2=322= 4:1

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