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Wave drag is produced due to ________(a) shock wave formation(b) incompressible flow(c) fluid is not compressible(d) flow separation of incompressible flowI had been asked this question in exam.Asked question is from Aerodynamic Forces in section Aerodynamics of Aircraft Design

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Correct answer is (a) shock WAVE formation

The best I can EXPLAIN: Wave drag is primarily result of shock wave formation. Shock waves are very thin layer across which we can observe DRASTIC change in the FLOW properties. Across shock, PRESSURE and temperature will increase drastically. This sudden change in pressure results in the wave drag.



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