Convert Mach (SI standard) to Cosmic velocity - second
Please provide values below to convert Mach (SI standard) [M (SI)] to Cosmic velocity - second [None], or Convert Cosmic velocity - second to Mach (SI standard).
How to Convert Mach (Si Standard) to Cosmic Velocity - Second
1 M (SI) = 0.0263571428571429 None
Example: convert 15 M (SI) to None:
15 M (SI) = 15 × 0.0263571428571429 None = 0.395357142857143 None
Mach (Si Standard) to Cosmic Velocity - Second Conversion Table
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Mach (Si Standard)
The Mach number is a dimensionless unit representing the ratio of an object's speed to the speed of sound in the surrounding medium.
History/Origin
Named after the Austrian physicist Ernst Mach, the Mach number was introduced in the early 20th century to describe supersonic and hypersonic speeds, initially used in aerodynamics and fluid dynamics research.
Current Use
The Mach number is widely used in aeronautics and astronautics to specify aircraft and spacecraft speeds relative to the local speed of sound, especially in high-speed flight regimes.
Cosmic Velocity - Second
Cosmic velocity is the minimum velocity an object must have to escape the gravitational influence of a celestial body without further propulsion.
History/Origin
The concept of cosmic velocity originated in the early 20th century with the development of orbital mechanics and space exploration, initially used to describe escape velocities from planets and the Earth.
Current Use
Cosmic velocity is used in astrophysics and space science to determine escape velocities for spacecraft and celestial bodies, aiding in mission planning and understanding gravitational influences.