Question 16.19: In a duct in which air is flowing, a normal shock wave occur...
In a duct in which air is flowing, a normal shock wave occurs at a Mach number of 1.5. The static pressure and temperature upstream of the shock wave are 170 kN/m² and 23°C respectively. Determine :
(i) Pressure, temperature and Mach number downstream of the shock, and
(ii) Strength of shock.
Take γ = 1.4.
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