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Old 24th November 2002 | 20:49
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Dick Whittingham
 
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Normal and oblique shocks

In wannabes Rowley UK has posed a question, from ATPL exam feedback. It is:

When comparing a normal and an oblique shockwave, the normal shockwave:

A) has a higher total pressure
B) has a higher total temperature
C) has a lower static pressure
D) has a lower total pressure

I've brought it over here where all the experts are. My guess is that at the same Mfs the normal shock is going to have a higher pressure and temperature rise, so the answer is both A and B.

Help.

Dick W
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