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The speed of sound in hydrogen at STP is v, What is the speed of sound in helium at STP?(approximately)

\frac{v}{\sqrt{2}}

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\frac{v}{2}

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\sqrt{2} v

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2 v

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Solution

The correct option is A $\frac{v}{\sqrt{2}}$
Speed of sound $\propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{M}}$

And since helium gas weigh twice of hydrogen gas, so correct answer is A

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