The wave angle, Mach number and temperature after shock.
Answer to Problem 72EP
The wave angle, Mach number and temperature after shock are
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Air pressure, air temperature and Mach number are
Concept used:
Relation of wave angle is expressed as follows:
Here, wave angle is
Relation of upstream normal Mach number is expressed as follows:
Here, wave weak angle is
Relation of downstream normal Mach number is expressed as follows:
Here, upstream normal Mach number is
Relation of the downstream Mach number is expressed as follows:
Here, wave weak angle is
Relation of downstream pressure is expressed as follows:
Here, downstream pressure is
Relation of downstream Temperature is expressed as follows:
Here, downstream pressure is
Calculation:
Substitute
Solve the above equation by iteration. We get two value of wave angle as
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Thus, the wave angle, Mach number and temperature after shock are
Conclusion:
The wave angle, Mach number and temperature after shock are
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