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Which drag is prominent after exceeding the critical Mach number?(a) Form drag(b) Wave drag(c) Pressure drag(d) Skin – friction dragThe question was posed to me in a national level competition.Question is taken from Critical Mach Number in portion Linearized and Conical Flows of Aerodynamics

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Correct choice is (c) Pressure drag

The explanation: When the flow EXCEEDS critical Mach number, there is a FORMATION of supersonic REGION which is followed by a SHOCK wave. There is a pressure loss across the shock wave which results in large pressure drag.



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