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Mach wave |
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Mach wave [′mäk ‚wav] (fluid mechanics) Also known as Mach line. A shock wave theoretically occurring along a common line of intersection of all the pressure disturbances emanating from an infinitesimally small particle moving at supersonic speed through a fluid medium, with such a wave considered to exert no changes in the condition of the fluid passing through it. A very weak shock wave appearing, for example, at the nose of a very sharp body, where the fluid undergoes no substantial change in direction. 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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