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Ernst Mach is best known for an 1877 paper on supersonic velocity in which he gave his name to the ratio of an object's speed to the speed of sound (an object moving at the speed of sound is at Mach 1). He worked in electricity, optics, acoustics and mechanics as a professor of physics, mathematics and philosopher in Graz, Prague and Vienna, and earned a reputation as an expert experimenter and lucid writer. A critic of Isaac newton's model of a mechanistic universe, Mach argued that all knowledge was based on sensation, and that all scientific measurements were dependent upon the observer's perception. His scientific work influenced Albert Einstein, and his metaphysical writings influenced positivist philosophers such as Bertrand Russell. Mach's books include The Development of Mechanics (1883), The Analysis of the Sensations (1886) and Knowledge and Error (1905).
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What is Ernst Mach's birthday?
Ernst Mach was born on February 18, 1838.
When was Ernst Mach born?
Ernst Mach was born on February 18, 1838.
Who invented the mach number?
Ernst Mach .
How old was Ernst Mach at death?
Ernst Mach died on February 19, 1916 at the age of 78.
How old is Ernst Mach?
Ernst Mach was born on February 18, 1838 and died on February 19, 1916. Ernst Mach would have been 78 years old at the time of death or 177 years old today.
Who did Ernst Mach influence and how?
Einstein
Why did Ernst Mach create the optical illusion?
Because he can.
Is there an element named after Ernst Mach?
Machnesium (element #67).
What is the name of the Austrian physicist that created the optical illusion?
Ernst Mach
When did Isaac Newton discover the speed of sound?
Newton was more into light. Ernst Mach was the sound guy. Mach being the speed of sound.
What has the author John T Blackmore written?
John T. Blackmore has written: 'Ernst Mach's Prague 1867-1895' -- subject(s): Philosophers, Physicists, Science, Philosophy, Biography, History 'Ernst Mach; his work, life, and influence'
What has the author Erik C Banks written?
Erik C. Banks has written: 'Ernst Mach's world elements' -- subject(s): Metaphysics, Psychophysics, Contibutions in physics
