Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program
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ISBN: 9780133647495
Author: Paul G. Hewitt
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 25, Problem 18A
Distinguish a bow wave from a shock wave.
Expert Solution & Answer
To determine
To Distinguish: A bow wave from a shock wave.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Wave is propagating disturbance that travels through a medium. Bow wave propagates through a liquid. Shock wave is produced in air.
Shock wave is three dimensional. In shock wave two spheres are overlapping. Shock wave is produced when aircraft travels more than the speed of sound.
A bow wave is two dimensional. In bow wave two circles are overlapping.
Conclusion:
A bow wave is v shaped and shock wave is come shaped.
Chapter 25 Solutions
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