PHYSICS

JAMB 2015 - Question 38

Physics 2015 JAMB Past Questions - Question 38: The velocity of sound in air will be doubled if its absolute > temperature is

Choose the correct answers from the options given.
The velocity of sound in air will be doubled if its absolute > temperature is
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B:
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

The velocity of sound in air is directly proportional to the square root of the absolute temperature. Therefore, if the absolute temperature of air is doubled, the velocity of sound in air will not be doubled, but it will increase.