How fast is hyperspeed really? In mph, f/s, m/s, and how many mach?
2007-03-03 10:38:25 · 5 answers · asked by Locks 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
There is no term called hyperspeed as far as I know. Hypersonic is used to denote speeds much higher than the speed of sound in air. Supersonic can be used for speed just above the speed of sound in air but hypersonic is used for speeds much, much higher, say 5 or 6 times, or even more. Mach 1 is just equal to the speed of sound (about 740 mph?) and Mach 10 will be 10 times more. Rocket engines are used and the flight takes place at altitudes of 100, 000 feet or much more because of the air friction at lesser altitudes. Suborbital flights have been carried out in such hypersonic planes.
2007-03-03 14:23:59 · answer #1 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I imagine hyperspeed is intended to convey the notion that the magnitude of velocity is greater than the speed of light. Because current scientific theory predicts it is impossible to accelerate anything with mass from rest to the speed of light, this is only valid in the realm of science fiction. Imagine how long the Star Wars movies would be if hyperspeed wasn't utilized...
2007-03-03 17:05:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no hyperspeed. That's just a concept from sci fi like hyperspace and warp drive.
2007-03-03 10:42:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No such thing; hypersonic usually refers to something faster than about Mach 3.
2007-03-03 10:43:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
friggin' fast, dude!
2007-03-03 13:44:15 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Zaius 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋