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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What happens to the Mach number across a normal shock?
💡 Hint: Think about the transition between speed regimes.
Question 2
Easy
What is one characteristic of a normal shock?
💡 Hint: Consider the pressure behavior when encountering a shock.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the effect of a normal shock on fluid pressure?
- Decreases
- Increases
- Remains the same
💡 Hint: Review how properties change during a shock.
Question 2
True or False: A normal shock is isentropic.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of isentropic processes.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
A supersonic airplane is cruising at Mach 2.5. Calculate the change in pressure and temperature as it encounters a normal shock, assuming the initial pressure is 101325 Pa.
💡 Hint: You will need to apply the continuity and energy equations appropriately.
Question 2
Discuss the implications of normal shocks on the design of supersonic engines. How do engineers mitigate negative effects?
💡 Hint: Consider how aerodynamic shapes contribute to performance.
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