Density Ratio across Oblique Shock Formula

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Density Ratio Across Oblique Shock is the ratio of the downstream density to the upstream density across the oblique shock. Check FAQs
ρr=(γo+1)Mn122+(γo-1)Mn12
ρr - Density Ratio Across Oblique Shock?γo - Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock?Mn1 - Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock?

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2.0418Edit=(1.4Edit+1)1.606Edit22+(1.4Edit-1)1.606Edit2
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ρr=(γo+1)Mn122+(γo-1)Mn12
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ρr=(1.4+1)1.60622+(1.4-1)1.6062
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ρr=(1.4+1)1.60622+(1.4-1)1.6062
Next Step Evaluate
ρr=2.04181740745373
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ρr=2.0418

Density Ratio across Oblique Shock Formula Elements

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Density Ratio Across Oblique Shock
Density Ratio Across Oblique Shock is the ratio of the downstream density to the upstream density across the oblique shock.
Symbol: ρr
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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 Pressure Ratio across Oblique Shock
Pr=1+(2γoγo+1)(Mn12-1)

How to Evaluate Density Ratio across Oblique Shock?

Density Ratio across Oblique Shock evaluator uses Density Ratio Across 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 Ratio Across Oblique Shock, The Density Ratio across Oblique Shock formula defines the ratio of the density of the fluid immediately behind an oblique shock wave to the density of the fluid ahead of the shock wave, considering parameters such as the upstream density, Mach number, and shock wave angle. Density Ratio Across Oblique Shock is denoted by ρr symbol.

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

FAQs on Density Ratio across Oblique Shock

What is the formula to find Density Ratio across Oblique Shock?
The formula of Density Ratio across Oblique Shock is expressed as Density Ratio Across 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- 2.041817 = (1.4+1)*(1.606^2)/(2+(1.4-1)*1.606^2).
How to calculate Density Ratio across Oblique Shock?
With Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock o) & Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock (Mn1) we can find Density Ratio across Oblique Shock using the formula - Density Ratio Across 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).
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