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The velocity of sound in air at a particular temperature is `330ms^(-1)`. What will be its value when temperature is doubled and the pressure is halved?

A

165 m/s

B

330 m/s

C

`330// sqrt2`

D

`300 // sqrt2` m/s

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The correct Answer is:
C
There is no effect of change of pressure on the velocity of sound in air . Further `, v prop sqrtT`
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