Supersonic Speeds
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Which of the following is true about Mach meters?

  • They measure an aircraft's speed in relation to density
  • They measure an aircraft's speed in relation to altitude
  • They measure an aircraft's speed in relation to the speed of sound (correct)
  • They measure an aircraft's speed in relation to atmospheric pressure
  • What is the term for the ratio of an aircraft's speed to the speed of sound?

  • Mach number (correct)
  • Altitude ratio
  • Pressure ratio
  • Speed ratio
  • Why is it necessary to have a means to compute the Mach number?

  • To ensure structural safety of the aircraft
  • To overcome the limiting effect of high-velocity airflow (correct)
  • To minimize the in-flight behavior of the aircraft
  • To maintain a constant speed at different altitudes
  • What does the speed of sound depend on?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is maintaining a different speed for each altitude not a practical solution?

    <p>It would require constant adjustments to the aircraft's speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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