Aerodynamics
A normal shock wave is a type of shock wave that occurs when supersonic flow encounters a sudden change in pressure or velocity, resulting in a rapid transition to subsonic flow. This phenomenon is crucial in aerodynamics, as it affects the behavior of air around objects moving at high speeds and plays a significant role in the analysis of both normal and oblique shock waves in supersonic flow scenarios.
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