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About these units
Mach (SI Standard) (Ma)
Mach is a dimensionless measure of speed relative to the speed of sound in a given medium. Mach 1 corresponds to the speed of sound, Mach 2 is twice that speed, and so on. Mach values change with temperature, atmospheric pressure, and altitude because the speed of sound changes with these conditions. Aircraft performance, supersonic flight, rocket design, and shockwave analysis all depend heavily on Mach numbers. Mach is more than just a speed measure—it categorizes aerodynamic regimes: Subsonic (Mach < 1), Transonic (Mach 0.8–1.2), Supersonic (Mach 1–5), Hypersonic (Mach > 5). Mach numbers therefore provide insight into aerodynamic behavior, not just velocity.
Earth's Velocity (v⊕)
Earth's orbital velocity around the Sun averages about 29.78 km/s, or roughly 107,000 km/h. This enormous speed is imperceptible to us because everything on Earth—including its atmosphere—moves with the planet. Earth's velocity varies slightly over the year due to its elliptical orbit, being fastest at perihelion (closest to the Sun) and slowest at aphelion (farthest distance). This velocity influences astronomical observations, Doppler shifts in starlight, and the calibration of spacecraft navigation. Earth's motion through the Solar System is a reminder that even when we feel stationary, we are traveling at extraordinary speeds through space.