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Physics in Action: Sonic Shock
published by the American Physical Society
Visit this site to learn about shock waves and how they depend on the speed of a moving object. You'll find out how a "blunt body" minimizes heating on reentry and see images of shock waves made in a wind tunnel. Also, you'll  how a vehicle can to ride on its own shock wave and you'll see prototype aircraft, including the XB-70 bomber, that have used this concept.
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Access Rights: Free access
Restriction: © 2004 APS
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Keywords: shock wave, spacecraft reentry
Record Creators: Metadata instance created May 31, 2006 by Ed Lee
American Physical Society
Record Updated: Jul 03, 2013 by Ed Lee
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Physics in Action: Sonic Shock (American Physical Society, College Park, 2004), <https://www.physicscentral.com/explore/action/shockwaves.cfm>.
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Physics in Action: Sonic Shock. (2004, April 23). Retrieved January 28, 2023, from American Physical Society: https://www.physicscentral.com/explore/action/shockwaves.cfm
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American Physical Society. Physics in Action: Sonic Shock. College Park: American Physical Society, April 23, 2004. https://www.physicscentral.com/explore/action/shockwaves.cfm (accessed 28 January 2023).
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Physics in Action: Sonic Shock. College Park: American Physical Society, 2004. 23 Apr. 2004. American Physical Society. 28 Jan. 2023 <https://www.physicscentral.com/explore/action/shockwaves.cfm>.
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