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The speed of sound in a gas is v and the root mean square speed of gas molecules is `v_(rms)`. If the ratio of the specific heats of the gas is 1.5 then the ratio `v//v_(rms)` is

A

`1 : 2`

B

`1 : sqrt3`

C

`1 : sqrt2`

D

`1 : 3`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`(V)/(V_(rms)) = sqrt((gamma)/(3))`
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