Convert Mach (SI standard) to centimeter/second
Please provide values below to convert Mach (SI standard) [M (SI)] to centimeter/second [cm/s], or Convert centimeter/second to Mach (SI standard).
How to Convert Mach (Si Standard) to Centimeter/second
1 M (SI) = 29520 cm/s
Example: convert 15 M (SI) to cm/s:
15 M (SI) = 15 × 29520 cm/s = 442800 cm/s
Mach (Si Standard) to Centimeter/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.
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.