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The speed of sound in oxygen `(O_2)` at a certain temperature is `460ms^-1`. The speed of sound in helium (He) at the same temperature will be (assume both gases to be ideal)

A

`1420 ms^(-1)`

B

`500 ms^(-1)`

C

`650 ms^(-1)`

D

`330 ms^(-1)`

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