<p>My notes mention <em>sonic transition of a fluid</em>. Is it where the speed of the fluid elements cross the speed of sound in the medium they are located?</p>

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2021-03-15T00:42:39.003Z
Yes. It is the location where the mach number $M\equiv v/c_{\rm sound}=1$. Is there anything more specific you wish to ask?
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2021-03-15T06:48:16.667Z
Thank you, that's all.
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What is sonic transition of an astrophysical fluid?
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# What is sonic transition of an astrophysical fluid?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2021-03-14)

My notes mention *sonic transition of a fluid*. Is it where the speed of the fluid elements cross the speed of sound in the medium they are located?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Yes. It is the location where the mach number $M\equiv v/c_{\rm sound}=1$. Is there anything more specific you wish to ask?  
> **username_0**: Thank you, that's all.  

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