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

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Static Pressure Behind Oblique Shock signifies the pressure of a fluid or airflow after passing through an oblique shock wave. Check FAQs
Pb=Pa(1+(2γoγo+1)(Mn12-1))
Pb - Static Pressure Behind Oblique Shock?Pa - Static Pressure Ahead of Oblique Shock?γo - Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock?Mn1 - Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock?

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166.2829Edit=58.5Edit(1+(21.4Edit1.4Edit+1)(1.606Edit2-1))
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Pressure behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Normal Upstream Mach Number Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Pb=Pa(1+(2γoγo+1)(Mn12-1))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Pb=58.5Pa(1+(21.41.4+1)(1.6062-1))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Pb=58.5(1+(21.41.4+1)(1.6062-1))
Next Step Evaluate
Pb=166.282857Pa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Pb=166.2829Pa

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

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Static Pressure Behind Oblique Shock
Static Pressure Behind Oblique Shock signifies the pressure of a fluid or airflow after passing through an oblique shock wave.
Symbol: Pb
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Static Pressure Ahead of Oblique Shock
Static Pressure Ahead of Oblique Shock represents the pressure of a fluid or airflow before encountering an oblique shock wave.
Symbol: Pa
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
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 Pressure behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Normal Upstream Mach Number?

Pressure behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Normal Upstream Mach Number evaluator uses Static Pressure Behind Oblique Shock = Static Pressure Ahead of Oblique Shock*(1+((2*Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock)/(Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock+1))*(Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock^2-1)) to evaluate the Static Pressure Behind Oblique Shock, The Pressure behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Normal Upstream Mach Number formula calculates the pressure of the fluid immediately behind an oblique shock wave, considering the upstream pressure and normal upstream Mach number. Static Pressure Behind Oblique Shock is denoted by Pb symbol.

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

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

What is the formula to find Pressure behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Normal Upstream Mach Number?
The formula of Pressure behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Normal Upstream Mach Number is expressed as Static Pressure Behind Oblique Shock = Static Pressure Ahead of Oblique Shock*(1+((2*Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock)/(Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock+1))*(Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock^2-1)). Here is an example- 166.2829 = 58.5*(1+((2*1.4)/(1.4+1))*(1.606^2-1)).
How to calculate Pressure behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Normal Upstream Mach Number?
With Static Pressure Ahead of Oblique Shock (Pa), Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock o) & Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock (Mn1) we can find Pressure behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Normal Upstream Mach Number using the formula - Static Pressure Behind Oblique Shock = Static Pressure Ahead of Oblique Shock*(1+((2*Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock)/(Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock+1))*(Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock^2-1)).
Can the Pressure behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Normal Upstream Mach Number be negative?
No, the Pressure behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Normal Upstream Mach Number, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Pressure behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Normal Upstream Mach Number?
Pressure behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Normal Upstream Mach Number is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Pressure. Kilopascal[Pa], Bar[Pa], Pound Per Square Inch[Pa] are the few other units in which Pressure behind Oblique Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Normal Upstream Mach Number can be measured.
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