What is the giveaway that region 4 is Rayleigh flow?

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Region 4 is identified as Rayleigh flow due to its characteristics of frictionless, non-adiabatic flow through a constant area duct, which involves heat addition or rejection. The discussion highlights that the absence of friction and the influence of combustion heat are key indicators of this flow type. It contrasts Rayleigh flow with Fanno flow, which involves adiabatic conditions and friction. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify the flow dynamics in the context of the given problem. The explanation emphasizes the importance of recognizing these flow regimes in thermodynamics.
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What is the giveaway the region 4 is rayleigh flow
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from given question i can see there is an oblique shock then normal shock then isentropic expansion. what follows is rayleigh flow. what tells me that from question attached
answering part c
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could someone explain each region of diagram. thanks. I've got parts a and b correct
 
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Homework Statement:: What is the giveaway the region 4 is rayleigh flow
Relevant Equations:: from given question i can see there is an oblique shock then normal shock then isentropic expansion. what follows is rayleigh flow. what tells me that from question attached
According to these links, the lack of friction and the heat from combustion in region 4 should be the giveaway:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rayleigh_flow

"Rayleigh flow refers to frictionless, non-adiabatic flow through a constant area duct where the effect of heat addition or rejection is considered."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fanno_flow

"Fanno flow is the adiabatic flow through a constant area duct where the effect of friction is considered."
 
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