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The speed of sound in a gas is $v = \sqrt{\gamma P/\rho}$. If the pressure is doubled while keeping density constant, the speed becomes:

  1. A $v$
  2. B $2v$
  3. C $v\sqrt 2$ Correct answer
  4. D $v/2$

Solution

$v \propto \sqrt P$ for fixed $\rho$. Doubling $P$ → $v\sqrt 2$.

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Waves · Topic: Speed of Sound

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