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What is the velocity of sound at 100 oC if the velocity of sound at 0 oC is 340ms -1?

What is the velocity of sound at 100 oC if the velocity of sound at 0 oC is 340ms -1?
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  • A 497m-1
  • B 440m-1
  • C 397m-1
  • D 240m-1
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
\(V \propto \sqrt{T}\)
⇒ \(\frac{V_{1}}{\sqrt{T_{1}}} = \frac{V_{2}}{\sqrt{T_{2}}}\)
Using the above formula, we get
\(V_{2} \approxeq 397ms^{-1}\)

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