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Newton's Contention

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According to Newton, when sound propogates in air, the temperature variation in the medium is

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Zero

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10 C

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5 C

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1 C

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Solution

The correct option is A Zero
The sound propogation according to Newton takes place in isothermal condition. Hence no temperature change happens or temperature change is zero
The correct option is (a)

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