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7- In supersonic flow, across a normal shock wave: A. The Mach number decreases and the total pressure increases . B. The Mach number increases and the total pressure increases C. The Mach number increases and the total pressure decreases. D. The Mach number decreases and the total pressure decreases.

          7- In supersonic flow, across a normal shock wave:
A. The Mach number decreases and the total pressure increases .
B. The Mach number increases and the total pressure increases
C. The Mach number increases and the total pressure decreases.
D. The Mach number decreases and the total pressure decreases.

7- In supersonic flow, across a normal shock wave:
A. The Mach number decreases and the total pressure increases .
B. The Mach number increases and the total pressure increases
C. The Mach number increases and the total pressure decreases.
D. The Mach number decreases and the total pressure decreases.

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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So, if the flow is supersonic, the Mach number is greater than 1. Now, let's consider what happens across a normal shock wave. A normal shock wave is a type of shock wave where the flow direction is perpendicular to the shock wave front. In this case, the flow is Show more…

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In supersonic flow, across a normal shock wave: A. The Mach number decreases and the total pressure increases. B. The Mach number increases and the total pressure increases. C. The Mach number increases and the total pressure decreases. D. The Mach number decreases and the total pressure decreases.