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The equation for the speed of sound in a gas states that `v=sqrt(gammak_(B)T//m)`. Where,Speed v is measured in m/s, `gamma` is a dimensionless constant, T is temperature in kelvin (K), and m is mass in kg. Find the SI units for the Boltzmann constant, `k_(B)` ?

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`kg.m^(2).s^(-2).K^(-1)`
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