What Are the Key Equations in Shock Wave Analysis?

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This discussion centers on the key equations in shock wave analysis, highlighting the confusion surrounding the horizontal behavior of the left and right tails in shock wave diagrams. Participants express their struggles with understanding the foundational concepts and the effectiveness of instructional videos. The need for a more intuitive approach to grasp these equations is emphasized, indicating that the current resources may not adequately support learners at all levels.

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I don't understand anything they do after 1:26 constructing the first diagram ("the zooming in part") and devising the integral.
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provided here from 1:26 ONWARDS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=er512TwsxNM&t=86s
the attempted is the above ex. i needa justify why and figure out the reason behind those relevant equations.
 
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Are you puzzled at the way the left and right tails become horizontal?
 
haruspex said:
Are you puzzled at the way the left and right tails become horizontal?
puzzled at everything. may someone start from scratch
 
If most of the video is puzzling, maybe is not the right point for you to start?
 
nasu said:
If most of the video is puzzling, maybe is not the right point for you to start?
well most of it requires intuition, no?
 
I've only looked at the zooming in part so far, and might not get further today, but it does not give me great confidence in the tutor.
 

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