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48.6 Transonic aerodynamics

48.6.2 Explain the meaning of the term ‘shockwave’.

48.6.4 Explain the formation of shockwaves.

48.6.6 Describe the changes to the air as it passes over an aerofoil when the free airflow stream is between Mcrit and Mdet.

48.6.8 Describe the movement of the centre of pressure with increasing Mach number.

48.6.10 Describe the changes to the air as it passes through a shockwave.

48.6.12 Within the transonic range, describe the change in the: