Question #4 (15 marks)
Consider a situation where supersonic flow impacts the sharp edge of a wedge as sketched below.
Upstream of the edge, the flow speed is 550 m/s, the ambient temperature is 8°C and the ambient
pressure is 95 kPa(abs). Estimate the pressure on the top and bottom surfaces just downstream of the
leading edge and show all appropriate relations.
Sharp edge
$V = 550 \text{ m/s}$
$T = 8^\circ C$
$p = 95 \text{ kPa}$