Blundell Thermal Physics · Problem 31.4

Sound waves

Physics — Statistical Mechanics · speed-of-sound-different-gases

Problem

The speed of sound in air, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide at

0^\circ

C is

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

1270\,\text{m s}^{-1}

, and

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

respectively. Explain the relative magnitude of these values.