Two monoatomic ideal gases 1 and 2 of molecular masses `m^(1)` and `m^(2)` respectively are enclosed in separate containers kept at the same temperat
Two monoatomic ideal gases 1 and 2 of molecular masses `m^(1)` and `m^(2)` respectively are enclosed in separate containers kept at the same temperature. The ratio of the speed of sound in gas 1 to that in gas 2 is given by :-
A. `sqrt(m_1/m_2)`
B. `sqrt(m_2/m_1)`
C. `m_1/m_2`
D. `m_2/m_1`
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Correct Answer - B
Speed of sound in gases is given by `v=sqrt((gammaRT)/M) rArr v prop 1 / sqrtM rArr v_1/v_2 = sqrt(m_2/m_1)`
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