The Laplace’s correction in the expression for velocity of sound given by Newton is needed because sound waves
A. are longitudinal
B. propagate isothermally
C. propagate adiabatically
D. are of long wavelength
Answer:C
The Laplace’s correction in the expression for velocity of sound given by Newton is needed because sound waves
A. are longitudinal B. propagate isothermally C. propagate adiabatically D. are of long wavelength