The ratio of speed of sound in hydrogen gas to the speed of sound in oxygen gas at the same temperature is:
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The formula to calculate the speed of sound in hydrogen gas is given by
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The formula to calculate the speed of sound in oxygen is given by
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Divide equation by and simplify to obtain the required ratio.
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Substitute the values of the known parameters into equation to calculate the required ratio. 
= 4: 1
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