The speaker and two microphones shown in the figure are arranged inside a sealed container filled with neon gas.The wires from the microphones are connected to an oscilloscope (not shown) .The signal from the microphones is monitored beginning at time t = 0 s when a sound pulse is emitted from the speaker.The pulse is picked up by microphone 1 at t1 = 1.150 × 10-2 s and by microphone 2 at t2 = 1.610 × 10-2 s.What is the speed of sound in neon gas?
A) 124 m/s
B) 174 m/s
C) 362 m/s
D) 435 m/s
E) 724 m/s
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q19: A wave is traveling at 35 m/s
Q24: A bell emits sound energy uniformly in
Q26: A transverse periodic wave is established on
Q27: When one person was talking in a
Q28: A stationary railroad whistle is sounded. An
Q29: Castor oil has a density of 956
Q30: A physics student is asked to determine
Q31: During a typical workday (eight hours), the
Q37: The decibel level of a jackhammer is
Q38: A transverse periodic wave on a string
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents