Practice - Normal Shocks
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Practice Questions
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What happens to the Mach number across a normal shock?
💡 Hint: Recall the transition from supersonic to subsonic flow.
Name one property that increases across a normal shock.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a shock compresses the flow.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary effect of a normal shock on flow?
💡 Hint: Think about the transition happening in supersonic conditions.
True or False: Normal shocks are isentropic.
💡 Hint: What does entropy signify in fluid dynamics?
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Challenge Problems
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A supersonic jet with a Mach number of 1.5 experiences a normal shock. Determine the downstream Mach number and corresponding change in pressure if the initial pressure is 100 kPa.
💡 Hint: Use the standard relationships for pressure and density changes across shocks.
Analyze how a normal shock would influence the design of a supersonic passenger aircraft. What factors must be addressed?
💡 Hint: Consider aerodynamic shape, material stresses, and engine performance.
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