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The ratio of the velocity of sound in hydrogen ( γ= 7 5 ) to that helium γ=53 at the same temperature is
PhysicsWaves and SoundNEET
Options:
  • A 542
  • B 521
  • C 425
  • D 215
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2574 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 425
Velocity of sound in a gas

v=γpd 

υ H 2 υ H e = γ H 2 × d H e d H 2 × γ H e

vH2vHe=7×3×25×5         AsdHedH2=2

vH2vHe=425

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