The speed of sound in a gas of density r...

The speed of sound in a gas of density `rho` at a pressure p is proportional to

A

`((p)/(rho))^(2)`

B

`((p)/(rho))^((3)/(2))`

C

`sqrt((rho)/(p))`

D

`sqrt((p)/(rho))`

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The correct Answer is:

D

We knows `c = sqrt((gamma p)/(rho))`
Hence, `c = ((p)/(rho))^(1//2)`

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