Physics

Problem

In a laboratory experiment the speed of sound in dry air at

0\,^{\circ}\text{C}

and

1.01\times10^{5}\,\text{Pa}

is measured to be

332\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}

. The density of air under these conditions is

1.293\,\text{kg\,m}^{-3}

. a. (i) Using the measured speed and the given density and pressure, calculate the value of

\gamma

that the experiment implies. b. (ii) The tabulated value of

\gamma

for air is

1.40

. Find the percentage deviation of the experimental

\gamma

from the tabulated value. c. (iii) Discuss two possible experimental or theoretical reasons that could account for the deviation obtained in part (ii).

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