Mach Number in Hypersonic Flow Formulas

The Mach Number is a dimensionless quantity representing the ratio of the speed of an object to the speed of sound in the surrounding medium. And is denoted by M.

Hypersonic Flow formulas that make use of Mach Number

fxExact Pressure RatioGo

fxExact Density RatioGo

fxPressure Ratio when Mach becomes InfiniteGo

fxDynamic Pressure for given Specific Heat Ratio and Mach NumberGo

fxPressure Coefficient behind Oblique Shock WaveGo

fxTemperature Ratio when Mach Becomes InfiniteGo

FAQ

What is the Mach Number?

The Mach Number is a dimensionless quantity representing the ratio of the speed of an object to the speed of sound in the surrounding medium.

Can the Mach Number be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Mach Number, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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