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The speed of sound v in gas might plausibly depend on the pressure p, and the volume V of the gas. Use dimensional analysis to determine the
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The speed of sound v in gas might plausibly depend on the pressure p, and the volume V of the gas. Use dimensional analysis to determine the exponents, x,y and z in the Formula. Where C is a dimensionless constant. V=cp^xp^y V^z
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Answer:
V= C√p/s
Explanation:
We are given that
Dimension of speed of sound
V = L T ^-1
Volume of gas = L³
Pressure P= M¹L^-1T^-2
Density =M¹L^-3
So
LT^-1 = C [M¹L^-1T^-2]^x [M¹L^-3]^y [L³]^z
Compare powers
We have
x+y=0
-x+3y+3z=1
-2x=-1
So x= 1/2 y= -1/2 z= 0
So finally we substitute in
V=cp^xp^y V^z
We have
V= C√p/s