Pressure Ratio across Oblique Shock Formula

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Pressure Ratio Across Oblique Shock indicates the ratio of pressures before and after passing through an oblique shock wave. Check FAQs
Pr=1+(2γoγo+1)(Mn12-1)
Pr - Pressure Ratio Across Oblique Shock?γo - Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock?Mn1 - Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock?

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2.8424Edit=1+(21.4Edit1.4Edit+1)(1.606Edit2-1)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Pr=1+(2γoγo+1)(Mn12-1)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Pr=1+(21.41.4+1)(1.6062-1)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Pr=1+(21.41.4+1)(1.6062-1)
Next Step Evaluate
Pr=2.842442
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Pr=2.8424

Pressure Ratio across Oblique Shock Formula Elements

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Pressure Ratio Across Oblique Shock
Pressure Ratio Across Oblique Shock indicates the ratio of pressures before and after passing through an oblique shock wave.
Symbol: Pr
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 Density Ratio across Oblique Shock
ρr=(γo+1)Mn122+(γo-1)Mn12

How to Evaluate Pressure Ratio across Oblique Shock?

Pressure Ratio across Oblique Shock evaluator uses Pressure Ratio Across 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 Pressure Ratio Across Oblique Shock, Pressure Ratio across Oblique Shock formula is defined as the relationship between the pressure directly behind the shock wave and the pressure just ahead of it. It characterizes the alteration in pressure experienced by the flow as it encounters the shock wave.it is obtained by substituting the normal component of upstream Mach no. in the pressure ratio formula for the normal shock. Pressure Ratio Across Oblique Shock is denoted by Pr symbol.

How to evaluate Pressure Ratio across Oblique Shock using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Pressure 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 Pressure Ratio across Oblique Shock

What is the formula to find Pressure Ratio across Oblique Shock?
The formula of Pressure Ratio across Oblique Shock is expressed as Pressure Ratio Across 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- 2.842442 = 1+((2*1.4)/(1.4+1))*(1.606^2-1).
How to calculate Pressure Ratio across Oblique Shock?
With Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock o) & Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock (Mn1) we can find Pressure Ratio across Oblique Shock using the formula - Pressure Ratio Across Oblique Shock = 1+((2*Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock)/(Specific Heat Ratio Oblique Shock+1))*(Upstream Mach Normal to Oblique Shock^2-1).
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