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An oblique shock is a type of shock wave that forms when a supersonic flow encounters a compression corner, causing the flow to change direction and increase in pressure and temperature while decreasing in velocity. Unlike normal shocks, oblique shocks allow the flow to remain supersonic, with the shock angle depending on the flow conditions and the angle of the compression corner.
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Supersonic flow occurs when a fluid's velocity exceeds the speed of sound in that medium, leading to unique aerodynamic phenomena such as shock waves and changes in pressure, temperature, and density. Understanding Supersonic flow is crucial for the design and analysis of high-speed aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft, where efficient control and stability are essential.
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A shock wave is a type of propagating disturbance that moves faster than the local speed of sound in a medium, causing an abrupt, nearly discontinuous change in pressure, temperature, and density. It is a nonlinear phenomenon often associated with supersonic flight, explosions, and other high-energy events where rapid compression waves are generated.
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Shock angle is the angle formed between the direction of the incoming flow and the shock wave in supersonic flow conditions, which is crucial for determining the strength and behavior of the shock wave. It influences drag, lift, and stability of high-speed aircraft and is a critical factor in the design of supersonic and hypersonic vehicles.
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The Mach Number is a dimensionless quantity in fluid dynamics that represents the ratio of the speed of an object to the speed of sound in the surrounding medium. It is crucial for understanding the behavior of objects at high speeds, especially in aerodynamics, as it influences shock waves and flow patterns around the object.
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Pressure increase refers to the rise in force exerted per unit area within a system, which can result from factors like temperature change, volume reduction, or the addition of more particles. Understanding Pressure increase is crucial in fields like thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and engineering, as it impacts system stability, efficiency, and safety.
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Temperature increase refers to the rise in average temperatures on Earth, largely attributed to human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, which enhance the greenhouse effect. This phenomenon leads to climate change, impacting ecosystems, sea levels, and weather patterns globally, posing significant challenges to environmental sustainability and human health.
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The supersonic regime refers to the range of speeds greater than the speed of sound in a given medium, where fluid dynamics are dominated by phenomena such as shock waves and compressibility effects. Understanding this regime is crucial for the design and analysis of high-speed aircraft, missiles, and space vehicles, where traditional subsonic aerodynamic principles no longer apply.
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Flow deflection refers to the alteration of the path of fluid flow due to obstacles, changes in surface geometry, or other external forces. It is critical in engineering applications such as aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, and HVAC systems, where controlling the direction and behavior of flow can enhance efficiency and performance.
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Shock waves are nonlinear propagating disturbances that occur when an object moves through a medium faster than the speed of sound in that medium, causing a sudden change in pressure, temperature, and density. They are characterized by an abrupt, nearly discontinuous change in the properties of the medium, often resulting in phenomena such as sonic booms or explosive waves.
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Compressible flow refers to fluid flow where significant changes in fluid density occur, often associated with high-speed flows such as those involving gases at velocities near or exceeding the speed of sound. This type of flow is characterized by the interplay of pressure, temperature, and density variations, making it crucial in the analysis of aerodynamics, propulsion systems, and gas dynamics.
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Reflected shock waves occur when a shock wave encounters a boundary or surface, causing it to bounce back into the medium from which it originated. This phenomenon is crucial in understanding the behavior of shock waves in confined spaces, influencing applications in aerospace, combustion, and explosion dynamics.
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