Speed of Sound in Compressible Flow Formulas

The Speed of Sound is defined as speed of the dynamic propagation of sound waves. And is denoted by a. Speed of Sound is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Speed of Sound is always positive.

Formulas to find Speed of Sound in Compressible Flow

fxSpeed of SoundGo

fxSpeed of Sound given Isentropic ChangeGo

Compressible Flow formulas that make use of Speed of Sound

fxMach NumberGo

fxIsentropic Compressibility for given Density and Speed of SoundGo

fxIsentropic Change across Sound WaveGo

List of variables in Compressible Flow formulas

fx Specific Heat Ratio Go

fx Static Temperature Go

fx Isentropic Change Go

FAQ

What is the Speed of Sound?

The Speed of Sound is defined as speed of the dynamic propagation of sound waves. Speed of Sound is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Speed of Sound is always positive.

Can the Speed of Sound be negative?

No, the Speed of Sound, measured in Speed cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Speed of Sound?

Speed of Sound is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Speed of Sound can be measured.

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