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Mach number is the ratio of the

  1. ✓TAS- speed and local speed of soundCorrect answer
  2. IAS speed and the speed of sound at a given height referred to the ISA
  3. IAS-speed and local speed of sound
  4. TAS speed and the speed of sound at sea level

Explanation

The Mach number (M) is an aerodynamic parameter that represents the ratio of the aircraft's True Airspeed (TAS) to the local speed of sound (a) in the air…

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