The speed of sound in oxygen $(O_2)$ at a certain temperature is $460\, ms^{-1}$. The speed of sound in helium $(He)$ at the same temperature will be ............. $\mathrm{m/s}$  (assume both gases to be ideal)

  • A

    $1420$

  • B

    $500$

  • C

    $650$

  • D

    $330$

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