How Is the Boundary Layer Analyzed as Incompressible in Viscous Flow?

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The discussion focuses on analyzing the boundary layer of a parallel air flow along a semi-infinite flat plate, specifically under the condition of incompressibility. The key criterion established is that the flow can be treated as incompressible if the Mach number squared, M²₍₍∞₎, is significantly greater than 4. The formula for M²₍₍∞₎ is defined as M²₍₍∞₎ = U² / (γRT), where U represents the flow speed, γ is the specific heat ratio, R is the gas constant, and T is the temperature. This analysis is crucial for understanding viscous flow behavior in fluid dynamics.

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Hello,
I'm looking at this problem which states:

"A parallel air flow along a semi infinite flat plate has undisturbed parameters as follows: "

Then they list the speed, temprature, viscousity and pressure.

"Demonstrate that the boundary layer can treated by means of incompressible analysis. "

The solution says:

Incompressible if M[itex]^{2}_{\infty}[/itex]>>4

Where M[itex]^{2}_{\infty}[/itex]=[itex]\frac{U^{2}}{\gamma R T}[/itex]

I'm just wondering what formula this is? I've never seen it before.
What is M ?
 
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M is the Mach Number.
 

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