Mach Number in Normal Shock Wave Formulas

Mach Number is a dimensionless quantity in fluid dynamics representing the ratio of flow velocity past a boundary to the local speed of sound. And is denoted by M.

Formulas to find Mach Number in Normal Shock Wave

fxMach Number given Impact and Static PressureGo

Normal Shock Wave formulas that make use of Mach Number

fxRelation between Mach Number and Characteristic Mach NumberGo

fxVelocity behind Normal ShockGo

fxDensity behind Normal Shock given Upstream Density and Mach NumberGo

List of variables in Normal Shock Wave formulas

fx Impact Pressure Go

fx Static Pressure Go

FAQ

What is the Mach Number?

Mach Number is a dimensionless quantity in fluid dynamics representing the ratio of flow velocity past a boundary to the local speed of sound.

Can the Mach Number be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Mach Number, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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