Two monatomic ideal gases 1 and 2 of molecular masses m1 and m2 respectively are enclosed in separate containers kept at the same temperature. The ratio of the speed of sound in gas 1 to gas 2 is given by
A
m1m2
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B
√m1m2
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C
m2m1
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D
√m2m1
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Solution
The correct option is D√m2m1 As v=√γRTM∴v1v2=√m2m1