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Propagation of Sound

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With the rise of temperature, the speed of sound in a gas _______.

A

decreases

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B

increases

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C

remains the same

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B increases
Speed of sound in ideal-gas is directly proportional to square-root of temperature.
So, if temperature increases, the speed of sound will also increase.

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