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 (assume both gases to be ideal): (in $\,ms^{-1}$)

  • A
    $330$
  • B
    $1420$
  • C
    $500$
  • D
    $650$

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