SOLUTION: The relationship between the​ cone's vertex​ angle, theta​, and the Mach​ number, M, of an aircraft that is flying faster than the speed of sound is given by sine theta Ov

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Question 1137283: The relationship between the​ cone's vertex​ angle, theta​, and the Mach​ number, M, of an aircraft that is flying faster than the speed of sound is given by
sine theta Over 2 equals 1 Over M
If theta equals pi Over 4
​, determine the Mach​ speed, M, of the aircraft.
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The relationship between the​ cone's vertex​ angle, theta​, and the Mach​ number, M, of an aircraft that is flying faster than the speed of sound is given by
sine theta Over 2 equals 1 Over M
If theta equals pi Over 4
%28pi%2F4%29%2F2+=+1%2Fm
pi%2F8+=+1%2Fm
pi%2Am+=+8
m = 8%2Fpi
m = 2.546 Mach