Solved: A space probe enters the thin atmosphere of a

Chapter 13, Problem 61P

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Problem 61P

A space probe enters the thin atmosphere of a planet where the speed of sound is only about 35 m/s. (a) What is the probe’s Mach number if its initial speed is 15,000 km/h? (b) What is the angle of the shock wave relative to the direction of motion?

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