(a)
The velocity of the sound wave.
(a)
Answer to Problem 5PEA
The velocity of the sound wave is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the velocity of sound wave.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the velocity of the sound wave is
(b)
The velocity of the sound wave.
(b)
Answer to Problem 5PEA
The velocity of the sound wave is
Explanation of Solution
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the velocity of the sound wave is
(c)
The velocity of the sound wave.
(c)
Answer to Problem 5PEA
The velocity of the sound wave is
Explanation of Solution
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the velocity of the sound wave is
(d)
The velocity of the sound wave.
(d)
Answer to Problem 5PEA
The velocity of the sound wave is
Explanation of Solution
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the velocity of the sound wave is
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