In a rigid sealed box the air pressure rises from P0 to P and sound speed becomes 1.5 times. What is P/P0?
A1.5
B3.0
C1.22
D2.25
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 2.25
Density is constant so speed varies as the square root of P, giving P/P0 = 1.5 squared = 2.25.
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