Question

A.At a temperature of 27 ∘C, what is the speed of longitudinal waves in hydrogen (molar mass 2.02 g/mol)? The ratio of heat capacities for hydrogen is γ=1.41.

B.At a temperature of 27 ∘C, what is the speed of longitudinal waves in helium (molar mass 4.00 g/mol)? The ratio of heat capacities for helium isγ=1.67.

C.At a temperature of 27 ∘C, what is the speed of longitudinal waves in argon (molar mass 39.9 g/mol)? The ratio of heat capacities for argon isγ=1.67.

D.Compare your answer for part A with the speed in air at the same temperature. The ratio of heat capacities for air is γ=1.40.

E.Compare your answer for part B with the speed in air at the same temperature. The ratio of heat capacities for air is γ=1.40.

F.Compare your answer for part C with the speed in air at the same temperature. The ratio of heat capacities for air is γ=1.40.

Answer 1