Question
Physics Question on Waves
According to Laplace correction, the propagation of sound in gas takes place under
A
isothermal condition
B
isobaric condition
C
isochoric condiion
D
adiabatic condition
Answer
adiabatic condition
Explanation
Solution
Laplace suggested that the compression of reflection takes place too rapidly that the gas doesn't get enough time to exchange heat with surroundings. Thus it an adiabatic process: PV2= constant