Speed of sound related to absolute temperature

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The speed of sound is directly related to the square root of absolute temperature, allowing for calculations using the formula √T. The multiplier, k, is not essential for determining the velocity of sound. Users can scale the velocity by the ratio of the square roots of the initial and final temperatures. Despite attempts to apply this method, one user reported obtaining the same value again. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between sound speed and temperature for future problems.
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Homework Statement
See image attached below
Relevant Equations
v = k * sqrt(T)
Here is the Q

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Very unsure about how to approach this question but this is what I have tried

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Any help would be really appreciated! Thanks
 
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Your calculation of the multiplier, k, is not really necessary. The velocity of sound will change in proportion to ##\sqrt T ##, so you can scale velocity by ##\sqrt {T_1} / \sqrt {T_0} ## without even knowing what k is.
 
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Your calculation of the multiplier, k, is not really necessary. The velocity of sound will change in proportion to ##\sqrt T ##, so you can scale velocity by ##\sqrt {T_1} / \sqrt {T_0} ## without even knowing what k is.

Thank you, I have tried this and get the same value again. I'll keep a note of using next time I get a similar problem :)
 
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