Density behind Shock in Hypersonic Inviscid Flow Formulas

Density behind shock is the density of the fluid in the upstream direction of shock. And is denoted by ρ₂. Density behind Shock is usually measured using the Kilogram per Cubic Meter for Density. Note that the value of Density behind Shock is always positive.

Formulas to find Density behind Shock in Hypersonic Inviscid Flow

fxDensity before Shock Formation for Expansion WaveGo

fxDensity before Shock Formation for Compression WaveGo

List of variables in Hypersonic Inviscid Flow formulas

fx Stagnation pressure ahead of shock Go

fx Specific Heat Ratio Go

fx Normal velocity Go

fx Old Speed of Sound Go

fx Time in seconds Go

FAQ

What is the Density behind Shock?

Density behind shock is the density of the fluid in the upstream direction of shock. Density behind Shock is usually measured using the Kilogram per Cubic Meter for Density. Note that the value of Density behind Shock is always positive.

Can the Density behind Shock be negative?

No, the Density behind Shock, measured in Density cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Density behind Shock?

Density behind Shock 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 Shock can be measured.

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