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State Newton's formulas for velocity of sound in air. Point out the error and hence discuss Laplace's correction.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **State Newton's Formula for Velocity of Sound in Air**: Newton proposed that the velocity of sound in air (v) can be expressed as: \[ v = \sqrt{\frac{E}{\rho}} \] where \(E\) is the bulk isothermal modulus of elasticity and \(\rho\) is the density of the medium. ...
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