Critical Speed of Sound in Normal Shock Wave Formulas

The Critical Speed of Sound is defined as the speed of sound at critical conditions in fluid flow. And is denoted by a_cr. Critical Speed of Sound is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Critical Speed of Sound is always positive.

Formulas to find Critical Speed of Sound in Normal Shock Wave

fxCritical Speed of Sound from Prandtl RelationGo

Normal Shock Wave formulas that make use of Critical Speed of Sound

fxDownstream Velocity using Prandtl RelationGo

fxCharacteristic Mach NumberGo

fxUpstream Velocity using Prandtl RelationGo

List of variables in Normal Shock Wave formulas

fx Velocity Downstream of Shock Go

fx Velocity Upstream of Shock Go

FAQ

What is the Critical Speed of Sound?

The Critical Speed of Sound is defined as the speed of sound at critical conditions in fluid flow. Critical Speed of Sound is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Critical Speed of Sound is always positive.

Can the Critical Speed of Sound be negative?

No, the Critical Speed of Sound, measured in Speed cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Critical Speed of Sound?

Critical Speed of Sound 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 can be measured.

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