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The speed of sound in oxygen at S.T.P. will be approximately:

(Given, R=8.3 J K-1, γ=1.4)

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Options:
  • A 310 m s-1
  • B 333 m s-1
  • C 341 m s-1
  • D 325 m s-1
Solution:
1829 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 310 m s-1

The speed of sound is given by, 

v=γRTM=1.4×8.3×27332×10-3

=314.8541315 m s-1

Nearest answer given in the option is 310 m s-1.

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