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JEE Main 6 April 2023, Shift 2, Physics Q40

Question 40 of 90 in this shift, Physics question 10 of 30, Section A.

The ratio of speed of sound in hydrogen gas to the speed of sound in oxygen gas at the same temperature is:

(1) $1:1$
(2) $1:2$
(3) $1:4$
(4) $4:1$ Official answer

Official answer

Option 4

NTA final key.

Chapter: Waves
Topic: Sound Velocity
Idea tested: General Formula for Speed of Longitudinal Waves

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