NEETPhysics-Waves
NEET Physics Speed of Sound MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
The temperature at which the speed of sound in air becomes double of its value at 0°C is
A
273 K
B
546 K
C
1092 K
D
0 K
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The speed of sound in air is proportional to the square root of temperature. Doubling the speed requires quadrupling the temperature in Kelvin, giving 1092 K.
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