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Shock compression ratio (χ)

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The shock compression ratio is the downstream-to-upstream density ratio. For a strong perfect-gas shock,
χ=ρ0​ρ1​​=γ−1γ+1​.
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In the upstream rest frame, the downstream velocity is 2Vs​/(γ+1) and its pressure is 2ρ0​Vs2​/(γ+1).

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2023 / iii / Paper 314 / 4 / a / Solution

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