Rankine-Hugoniot Shock Pressure Relation Calculator

The Rankine-Hugoniot relation of pressure on both sides of the shock waves can be calculated using this simple physics calculator with the mach number and ratio of specific heats.

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Formula:

p₂ / p₁ = (2γM₁² - (γ-1) ) / (γ+1) Where, p₂ / p₁ = Rankine-Hugoniot Relation of Pressure p₁ = Initial Pressure p₂ = Final Pressure γ = Ratio of Specific Heats M₁ = Mach Number