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How is the speed of sound in air affected by a change in pressure at constant temperature?

Correct answer D. It is not affected

Explanation

In v = √(γP/ρ), at constant temperature P/ρ stays constant because density changes in proportion to pressure (Boyle's law). Hence the speed of sound is independent of pressure.

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