When We Say That the Speed of Sound Is Measured

question 8

Multiple Choice

When we say that the speed of sound is measured under adiabatic conditions we assume that

• A) the time associated with heat conduction is slow relative to the speed of the wave.
• B) no heat can flow between the system and its surroundings.
• C) the speed of the wave is directly proportional to the bulk modulus.
• D) the speed of the wave is proportional to the square root of the bulk modulus.
• E) air is an ideal gas.

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