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The speed of sound in an ideal gas at a given temperature T is v. The rms speed of gas molecules at that temperature is vrms. The ratio of the velocities v and vrms for helium and oxygen gases are X and X' respectively. Then \(\frac{X}{X'}\) is equal to

Updated On: Oct 6, 2024
  • \(\frac{5}{\sqrt{21}}\)
  • \(\sqrt{\frac{5}{21}}\)
  • \(\frac{21}{5}\)
  • \(\frac{21}{\sqrt{5}}\)
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The Correct Option is A

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The correct answer is (A) : \(\frac{5}{\sqrt{21}}\).
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