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Static Pressure Behind Normal Shock denotes the pressure of a fluid after passing through a normal shock wave. Check FAQs
P2=P1(1+(2γγ+1)(M12-1))
P2 - Static pressure Behind Normal shock?P1 - Static Pressure Ahead of Normal Shock?γ - Specific Heat Ratio?M1 - Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock?

Static Pressure behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Mach Number Example

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158.4306Edit=65.374Edit(1+(21.4Edit1.4Edit+1)(1.49Edit2-1))
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Static Pressure behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Mach Number Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Static Pressure behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Mach Number?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
P2=P1(1+(2γγ+1)(M12-1))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
P2=65.374Pa(1+(21.41.4+1)(1.492-1))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
P2=65.374(1+(21.41.4+1)(1.492-1))
Next Step Evaluate
P2=158.4306203Pa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
P2=158.4306Pa

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

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Static pressure Behind Normal shock
Static Pressure Behind Normal Shock denotes the pressure of a fluid after passing through a normal shock wave.
Symbol: P2
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Static Pressure Ahead of Normal Shock
Static Pressure Ahead of Normal Shock is the pressure in the upstream direction of shock.
Symbol: P1
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific Heat Ratio
The Specific Heat Ratio is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure to heat capacity at constant volume.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 1 to 2.
Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock
Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock represents the velocity of a fluid or airflow relative to the speed of sound before encountering a normal shock wave.
Symbol: M1
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Static pressure Behind Normal shock

​Go Static Pressure behind Normal Shock using Normal Shock Momentum Equation
P2=P1+ρ1V12-ρ2V22

Other formulas in Downstream Shock Waves category

​Go Characteristic Mach Number behind Shock
M2cr=1M1cr
​Go Mach Number behind Shock
M2=(2+γM12-M122γM12-γ+1)12
​Go Velocity behind Normal Shock
V2=V1γ+1(γ-1)+2M2
​Go Density behind Normal Shock using Normal Shock Momentum Equation
ρ2=P1+ρ1V12-P2V22

How to Evaluate Static Pressure behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Mach Number?

Static Pressure behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Mach Number evaluator uses Static pressure Behind Normal shock = Static Pressure Ahead of Normal Shock*(1+((2*Specific Heat Ratio)/(Specific Heat Ratio+1))*(Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock^2-1)) to evaluate the Static pressure Behind Normal shock, The Static Pressure behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Mach Number calculates the static pressure of a fluid behind a normal shock wave using the provided upstream pressure and Mach number. This formula incorporates the ratio of specific heats for the fluid and accounts for the change in pressure resulting from the shock wave passage. Static pressure Behind Normal shock is denoted by P2 symbol.

How to evaluate Static Pressure behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Mach Number using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Static Pressure behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Mach Number, enter Static Pressure Ahead of Normal Shock (P1), Specific Heat Ratio (γ) & Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock (M1) and hit the calculate button.

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

What is the formula to find Static Pressure behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Mach Number?
The formula of Static Pressure behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Mach Number is expressed as Static pressure Behind Normal shock = Static Pressure Ahead of Normal Shock*(1+((2*Specific Heat Ratio)/(Specific Heat Ratio+1))*(Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock^2-1)). Here is an example- 65.52662 = 65.374*(1+((2*1.4)/(1.4+1))*(1.49^2-1)).
How to calculate Static Pressure behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Mach Number?
With Static Pressure Ahead of Normal Shock (P1), Specific Heat Ratio (γ) & Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock (M1) we can find Static Pressure behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Mach Number using the formula - Static pressure Behind Normal shock = Static Pressure Ahead of Normal Shock*(1+((2*Specific Heat Ratio)/(Specific Heat Ratio+1))*(Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock^2-1)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Static pressure Behind Normal shock?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Static pressure Behind Normal shock-
  • Static pressure Behind Normal shock=Static Pressure Ahead of Normal Shock+Density Ahead of Normal Shock*Velocity Upstream of Shock^2-Density Behind Normal Shock*Velocity Downstream of Shock^2OpenImg
Can the Static Pressure behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Mach Number be negative?
No, the Static Pressure behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Mach Number, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Static Pressure behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Mach Number?
Static Pressure behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Pressure and 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 Static Pressure behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Pressure and Mach Number can be measured.
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