STANDARDPhysics-Sound
STANDARD Physics Velocity of Sound MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy
Out of the following gases under similar condition of temperature and pressure, the velocity of sound will be maximum in
A
hydrogen
B
nitrogen
C
oxygen
D
chlorine
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Velocity of sound in gas is given by v = √(γRT/M), where M is the molar mass. Hydrogen, having the lowest molar mass, will have the highest velocity of sound.
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