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Normal shock reflection at a rigid wall (ps​p1​​=γ−1+(γ+1)p0​/ps​3γ−1−(γ−1)p0​/ps​​)

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For a perfect-gas normal shock wave reflected from a stationary rigid wall, apply the Rankine-Hugoniot conditions for a perfect gas using signed velocity in each shock frame. The once-shocked state is the common left state for both applications. Its two relative speeds are roots of v2−(γ+1)us​v/2−γps​/ρs​=0. Their product and the pressure jump eliminate the velocity, giving the displayed relation. A strong incident shock wave gives p1​/ps​→(3γ−1)/(γ−1).

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2005 / iii / Paper 71 / 1 / Solution

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