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A monatomic ideal gas(y=1.67) is contained within a box whose volume is 2.5 m^3. The pressure of the gas is 3.5 x 10^5 Pa. The total mass of the gas is 2.3 kg.

What is the speed of sound in the gas?

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This solution uses the equation of the speed of sound in an ideal gas to determine the speed of sound in the monatomic ideal gas. All steps are shown and brief explanations are included.

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A monatomic ideal gas ( = 1.67) is contained within a box whose volume is 2.5 m3. The pressure of the gas is 3.5 x 105 Pa. ...

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