Component of Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock Formula

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Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock represents the Mach number's component aligned with the shock wave's normal direction. Check FAQs
Mn1=M1sin(β)
Mn1 - Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock?M1 - Mach Number Ahead of Oblique Shock?β - Oblique Shock Angle?

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1.6056Edit=2Editsin(53.4Edit)
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Component of Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Mn1=M1sin(β)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Mn1=2sin(53.4°)
Next Step Convert Units
Mn1=2sin(0.932rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Mn1=2sin(0.932)
Next Step Evaluate
Mn1=1.60563495038202
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Mn1=1.6056

Component of Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock Formula Elements

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Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock
Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock represents the Mach number's component aligned with the shock wave's normal direction.
Symbol: Mn1
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mach Number Ahead of Oblique Shock
Mach Number Ahead of Oblique Shock signifies the velocity of a fluid or airflow relative to the speed of sound before encountering an oblique shock wave.
Symbol: M1
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Oblique Shock Angle
Oblique Shock Angle signifies the angle formed by the direction of an incoming airflow or fluid with respect to the oblique shock wave.
Symbol: β
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be less than 91.
sin
Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Syntax: sin(Angle)

Other formulas in Oblique Shock category

​Go Component of Downstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock
Mn2=M2sin(β-θ)
​Go Flow Deflection Angle due to Oblique Shock
θ=atan(2cot(β)((M1sin(β))2-1)M12(γo+cos(2β))+2)
​Go Density Ratio across Oblique Shock
ρr=(γo+1)Mn122+(γo-1)Mn12
​Go Pressure Ratio across Oblique Shock
Pr=1+(2γoγo+1)(Mn12-1)

How to Evaluate Component of Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock?

Component of Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock evaluator uses Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock = Mach Number Ahead of Oblique Shock*sin(Oblique Shock Angle) to evaluate the Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock, The Component of Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock formula defines the Mach number component of the flow in the direction perpendicular to an oblique shock wave at the upstream condition this formula is crucial for analyzing supersonic flows encountering oblique shock waves. Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock is denoted by Mn1 symbol.

How to evaluate Component of Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Component of Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock, enter Mach Number Ahead of Oblique Shock (M1) & Oblique Shock Angle (β) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Component of Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock

What is the formula to find Component of Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock?
The formula of Component of Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock is expressed as Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock = Mach Number Ahead of Oblique Shock*sin(Oblique Shock Angle). Here is an example- 1.605635 = 2*sin(0.932005820564797).
How to calculate Component of Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock?
With Mach Number Ahead of Oblique Shock (M1) & Oblique Shock Angle (β) we can find Component of Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock using the formula - Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock = Mach Number Ahead of Oblique Shock*sin(Oblique Shock Angle). This formula also uses Sine (sin) function(s).
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