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Chapter 2, Problem 53P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 53P
Does the Mach number of a gas flowing at a constant velocity remain constant? Explain.
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QUESTION:
Problem 53P
Does the Mach number of a gas flowing at a constant velocity remain constant? Explain.
ANSWER:
ANSWER:
Step 1:
Mach number is just a number which is the ratio of local speed of sound with respect to some frame of reference and the speed of sound in the respective medium.
Mathematically,
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Where u is the local speed and c is the speed of sound.