Density behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Density and Normal Upstream Mach Number Formula

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Density Behind Oblique Shock signifies the air or fluid density after passing through an oblique shock wave. Check FAQs
ρ2=ρ1((γo+1)Mn122+(γo-1)Mn12)
ρ2 - Density Behind Oblique Shock?ρ1 - Density Ahead of Oblique Shock?γo - Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock?Mn1 - Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock?

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2.5012Edit=1.225Edit((1.4Edit+1)1.606Edit22+(1.4Edit-1)1.606Edit2)
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Density behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Density and Normal Upstream Mach Number Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Density behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Density and Normal Upstream Mach Number?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
ρ2=ρ1((γo+1)Mn122+(γo-1)Mn12)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ρ2=1.225kg/m³((1.4+1)1.60622+(1.4-1)1.6062)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ρ2=1.225((1.4+1)1.60622+(1.4-1)1.6062)
Next Step Evaluate
ρ2=2.50122632413082kg/m³
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ρ2=2.5012kg/m³

Density behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Density and Normal Upstream Mach Number Formula Elements

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Density Behind Oblique Shock
Density Behind Oblique Shock signifies the air or fluid density after passing through an oblique shock wave.
Symbol: ρ2
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Density Ahead of Oblique Shock
Density Ahead of Oblique Shock refers to the air or fluid density before encountering an oblique shock wave.
Symbol: ρ1
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock
The Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure to heat capacity at constant volume.
Symbol: γo
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 1.
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.

Other formulas in Oblique Shock category

​Go Component of Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock
Mn1=M1sin(β)
​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

How to Evaluate Density behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Density and Normal Upstream Mach Number?

Density behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Density and Normal Upstream Mach Number evaluator uses Density Behind Oblique Shock = Density Ahead of Oblique Shock*((Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock+1)*(Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock^2)/(2+(Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock-1)*Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock^2)) to evaluate the Density Behind Oblique Shock, The Density behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Density and Normal Upstream Mach Number formula describes the density of the fluid immediately behind an oblique shock wave. This formula quantifies how the density of the flow changes behind an oblique shock wave, considering parameters such as the upstream density, Mach number, and shock wave angle. Density Behind Oblique Shock is denoted by ρ2 symbol.

How to evaluate Density behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Density and Normal Upstream Mach Number using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Density behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Density and Normal Upstream Mach Number, enter Density Ahead of Oblique Shock 1), Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock o) & Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock (Mn1) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Density behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Density and Normal Upstream Mach Number

What is the formula to find Density behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Density and Normal Upstream Mach Number?
The formula of Density behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Density and Normal Upstream Mach Number is expressed as Density Behind Oblique Shock = Density Ahead of Oblique Shock*((Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock+1)*(Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock^2)/(2+(Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock-1)*Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock^2)). Here is an example- 2.501226 = 1.225*((1.4+1)*(1.606^2)/(2+(1.4-1)*1.606^2)).
How to calculate Density behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Density and Normal Upstream Mach Number?
With Density Ahead of Oblique Shock 1), Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock o) & Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock (Mn1) we can find Density behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Density and Normal Upstream Mach Number using the formula - Density Behind Oblique Shock = Density Ahead of Oblique Shock*((Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock+1)*(Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock^2)/(2+(Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock-1)*Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock^2)).
Can the Density behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Density and Normal Upstream Mach Number be negative?
No, the Density behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Density and Normal Upstream Mach Number, measured in Density cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Density behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Density and Normal Upstream Mach Number?
Density behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Density and Normal Upstream Mach Number is usually measured using the Kilogram per Cubic Meter[kg/m³] for Density. Kilogram per Cubic Centimeter[kg/m³], Gram per Cubic Meter[kg/m³], Gram per Cubic Centimeter[kg/m³] are the few other units in which Density behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Density and Normal Upstream Mach Number can be measured.
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