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Newton's Contention

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In deriving the speed of sound in air, Newton assumed that the wave travels in

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Adiabatic condition

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Isothermal condition

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Isobaric condition

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Isoclinic condition

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Solution

The correct option is B Isothermal condition
The sound propogation according to Newton takes place in isothermal condition
The correct option is (b)

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