alleryThe Mach number of a moving object is defined as its speed divided by what?
AThe speed of light
BIts own acceleration
CThe time of travel
DThe speed of sound
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The speed of sound
Mach number compares an object's speed with the local speed of sound.
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