What is the ratio of the velocity of sound in hydrogen $\left(\gamma=\frac{7}{5}\right)$ to that in helium $\left(\gamma=\frac{5}{3}\right)$ at the same temperature? (Molecular weight of hydrogen and helium is $2$ and $4$ respectively)

  • A
    $\frac{\sqrt{42}}{5}$
  • B
    $\frac{5}{\sqrt{42}}$
  • C
    $\frac{\sqrt{21}}{5}$
  • D
    $\frac{5}{\sqrt{21}}$

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