In case of isentropic flow, the speed of sound in an ideal gas is proportional to (where M = molecular weight of the gas) ?

Correct answer: A. 1/√M

  • A. 1/√M
  • B. √M
  • C. 1/M
  • D. M

Explanation

For an ideal gas, the isentropic sound speed is proportional to √(γRT/M). With temperature and γ fixed, this gives a dependence of 1/√M.

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