Critical Speed of Sound from Prandtl Relation Formula

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The Critical Speed of Sound is defined as the speed of sound at critical conditions in fluid flow. Check FAQs
acr=V2V1
acr - Critical Speed of Sound?V2 - Velocity Downstream of Shock?V1 - Velocity Upstream of Shock?

Critical Speed of Sound from Prandtl Relation Example

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79.7415Edit=79.351Edit80.134Edit
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Critical Speed of Sound from Prandtl Relation Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
acr=V2V1
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
acr=79.351m/s80.134m/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
acr=79.35180.134
Next Step Evaluate
acr=79.7415389492829m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
acr=79.7415m/s

Critical Speed of Sound from Prandtl Relation Formula Elements

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Functions
Critical Speed of Sound
The Critical Speed of Sound is defined as the speed of sound at critical conditions in fluid flow.
Symbol: acr
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Velocity Downstream of Shock
Velocity Downstream of Shock is the velocity of flow behind the shock wave.
Symbol: V2
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Velocity Upstream of Shock
Velocity Upstream of Shock is the velocity of flow ahead of the shock wave.
Symbol: V1
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other formulas in Normal Shock Relations category

​Go Downstream Velocity using Prandtl Relation
V2=acr2V1
​Go Characteristic Mach Number
Mcr=ufacr
​Go Relation between Mach Number and Characteristic Mach Number
Mcr=(γ+1γ-1+2M2)0.5
​Go Upstream Velocity using Prandtl Relation
V1=acr2V2

How to Evaluate Critical Speed of Sound from Prandtl Relation?

Critical Speed of Sound from Prandtl Relation evaluator uses Critical Speed of Sound = sqrt(Velocity Downstream of Shock*Velocity Upstream of Shock) to evaluate the Critical Speed of Sound, Critical speed of sound from Prandtl relation formula is defined as the square root of product of upstream and downstream velocities across the normal shock. Critical Speed of Sound is denoted by acr symbol.

How to evaluate Critical Speed of Sound from Prandtl Relation using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Critical Speed of Sound from Prandtl Relation, enter Velocity Downstream of Shock (V2) & Velocity Upstream of Shock (V1) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Critical Speed of Sound from Prandtl Relation

What is the formula to find Critical Speed of Sound from Prandtl Relation?
The formula of Critical Speed of Sound from Prandtl Relation is expressed as Critical Speed of Sound = sqrt(Velocity Downstream of Shock*Velocity Upstream of Shock). Here is an example- 107.2655 = sqrt(79.351*80.134).
How to calculate Critical Speed of Sound from Prandtl Relation?
With Velocity Downstream of Shock (V2) & Velocity Upstream of Shock (V1) we can find Critical Speed of Sound from Prandtl Relation using the formula - Critical Speed of Sound = sqrt(Velocity Downstream of Shock*Velocity Upstream of Shock). This formula also uses Square Root Function function(s).
Can the Critical Speed of Sound from Prandtl Relation be negative?
No, the Critical Speed of Sound from Prandtl Relation, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Critical Speed of Sound from Prandtl Relation?
Critical Speed of Sound from Prandtl Relation is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Critical Speed of Sound from Prandtl Relation can be measured.
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