Concept explainers
(a)
To calculate:The speed of an object moving on land.
(a)
Answer to Problem 59P
The speed of an object moving on land is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mach number
Temperature
Formula used:
Mach number is defined as the ratio of speed of an object to the speed of sound in surrounding medium.
Mathematically,
Calculation:
Speed of sound,
Substitute the values in the equation,
Conclusion:
The speed of an object moving on land is
(b)
To calculate: The speed of sound at the altitude.
(b)
Answer to Problem 59P
The speed of sound at the altitude
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Speed of jet
Mach number
Formula used:
Calculation:
Substituting the values,
Conclusion:
The speed of sound at the altitude
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