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What is the ratio of velocity of sound in hydrogen `(gamma=7//5)` to that in helium `(gamma=5//3)` at the same temperature?

A

`sqrt(5/42)`

B

`sqrt(5/21)`

C

`sqrt(42)/5`

D

`sqrt(21/5)`

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