shock front

shock front
the forward boundary surface of a shock wave.
[1945-50]

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shock front,
the outer part of a shock wave, at which pressure reaches the highest point: »

By spreading out the shock front…it should be possible not only to make the bang less intense, but also to reduce drag and frictional heating of the aircraft's skin (New Scientist).


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