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Mach cone [′mäk ‚kōn] (fluid mechanics) The cone-shaped shock wave theoretically emanating from an infinitesimally small particle moving at supersonic speed through a fluid medium; it is the locus of the Mach lines. The cone-shaped shock wave generated by a sharp-pointed body, as at the nose of a high-speed aircraft. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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