Convert Mach (20°C, 1 atm) to centimeter/second
Please provide values below to convert Mach (20°C, 1 atm) [M] to centimeter/second [cm/s], or Convert centimeter/second to Mach (20°C, 1 atm).
How to Convert Mach (20°c, 1 Atm) to Centimeter/second
1 M = 34300 cm/s
Example: convert 15 M to cm/s:
15 M = 15 × 34300 cm/s = 514500 cm/s
Mach (20°c, 1 Atm) to Centimeter/second Conversion Table
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Mach (20°c, 1 Atm)
Mach is a unit of speed representing the ratio of an object's speed to the speed of sound in the surrounding medium, typically at 20°C and 1 atm pressure.
History/Origin
Named after physicist Ernst Mach, the Mach number was developed in the early 20th century to describe speeds relative to the speed of sound, especially in aeronautics and fluid dynamics.
Current Use
Mach is widely used in aeronautics and astronautics to express aircraft and spacecraft speeds, particularly in high-speed flight and supersonic travel contexts.
Centimeter/second
A unit of speed representing the distance of one centimeter traveled in one second.
History/Origin
The centimeter per second has been used in scientific and engineering contexts where metric units are standard, especially before the widespread adoption of SI units. It is a derived unit based on the centimeter and second, both of which have historical roots in the metric system developed in France during the late 18th century.
Current Use
The centimeter per second is primarily used in scientific research, fluid dynamics, and engineering applications where small-scale speed measurements are required. It is also used in certain fields like biology and physics for precise velocity measurements.