Proof Question Help (Deals with speed of sound in air)

In summary, by using the equation P=m/V and the relationship between volume and density of air (p=m/V), we can show that the equation PV=nRT can be rearranged to P/p=(R/MW)T. This is achieved by substituting n=m/MW into the original equation. This allows us to further simplify the equation to 1/p=(V/m)(R/MW)T, which can be plugged into the final equation.
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Homework Statement



Using the equation P=m/V show that the equation PV=nRT can become P/p=(R/MW)T

P=pressure
p=density of air
n=number of moles of gas
R=gas constant
T=temperature
m=mass
V=volume
MW=mass of one mole of air

Homework Equations



P=m/V
PV=nRT
P/p=(R/MW)T

The Attempt at a Solution



I was reading that n=m/MW, is that right?
And where I'm stuck at is properly matching each letter from the first equation with the second one and how that can translate to the final equation.
 
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Hmm, what is big M and W?
 
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therealnihl said:
Hmm, what is big M and W?

MW is the mass of one mole of air.
 
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PV = nRT
PV = (m/MW)RT
PV/m = RT/MW

as V is the volume of air with mass m:

p = m/V

P/p = RT/MW
 
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PV = nRT
PV = (m/MW)RT
PV/m = RT/MW

as V is the volume of air with mass m:

p = m/V

P/p = RT/MW
 
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Macch said:
PV = nRT
PV = (m/MW)RT
PV/m = RT/MW

as V is the volume of air with mass m:

p = m/V

P/p = RT/MW
So you said it's safe to basically put it as 1/p=V/m?
Which would allow you to plug it into the final equation?
 

1. What is the speed of sound in air?

The speed of sound in air is approximately 343 meters per second at room temperature and sea level.

2. How is the speed of sound in air affected by temperature?

The speed of sound in air increases with an increase in temperature. This is because as the temperature rises, the molecules in the air have more kinetic energy and move faster, allowing sound waves to travel faster.

3. Does the speed of sound in air vary at different altitudes?

Yes, the speed of sound in air decreases with an increase in altitude. This is due to the decrease in air density at higher altitudes, which makes it more difficult for sound waves to travel through the air.

4. How does the speed of sound in air compare to the speed of light?

The speed of sound in air is much slower than the speed of light, which is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second in a vacuum. The speed of sound is only about 1/1000th of the speed of light.

5. Can the speed of sound in air be altered?

Yes, the speed of sound in air can be altered by changing the temperature or the composition of the air. For example, sound travels faster in warmer air and slower in denser air with a higher concentration of water vapor.

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