Two monoatomic ideal gases $1$ and $2$ of molecular masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ respectively are enclosed in separate containers kept at the same temperature. The ratio of the speed of sound in gas $1$ to that in gas $2$ is given by

  • A
    $\sqrt{\frac{m_1}{m_2}}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{\frac{m_2}{m_1}}$
  • C
    $\frac{m_1}{m_2}$
  • D
    $\frac{m_2}{m_1}$

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