Mach-number Synonyms

mäk
The ratio of the speed of a body to the speed of sound in a particular medium, usually the Earth's atmosphere. For example, an aircraft flying through air at twice the speed of sound has a Mach number of 2. The Mach number of an aircraft travelling at a given velocity depends on the altitude of the aircraft and other atmospheric conditions that affect the speed of sound near the aircraft.
Synonyms:
  1. mach
  2. Mach one
  3. Mach two
  4. sonic speed
  5. speed of sound

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