Newton derived the formula v = √(P/ρ) for the speed of sound by assuming that the propagation of sound through a gas is ____.
Correct answer C. isothermal
Explanation
Newton assumed the temperature of the gas stays constant as sound passes, so he used Boyle's law and took the elasticity as P. This isothermal assumption gave a value about 16% too low.
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