Shock Strength in Normal Shock Wave Formulas

Shock Strength is mathematically the difference in pressure across a normal shockwave to the pressure ahead of a shockwave. And is denoted by Δp_str.

Formulas to find Shock Strength in Normal Shock Wave

fxShock StrengthGo

fx Specific Heat Ratio Go

fx Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock Go

What is the Shock Strength?

Shock Strength is mathematically the difference in pressure across a normal shockwave to the pressure ahead of a shockwave.

Can the Shock Strength be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Shock Strength, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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