Speed of sound in a gas is $v$ and $r.m.s.$ velocity of the gas molecules is $c.$ The ratio of $v$ to $c$ is

  • A
    $\sqrt{\frac{\gamma}{3}}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{\frac{3}{\gamma}}$
  • C
    $\frac{\gamma}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{3}{\gamma}$

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