The Wikipedia defintion of a shock wave pretty much sums up all I've found online about what a shock wave is: A shock wave is a type of propagating disturbance. Like an ordinary wave, it …

Aug 11, 2015 · Is a bomb's shockwave strong enough to kill? [closed] Ask Question Asked 10 years, 4 months ago Modified 10 years, 4 months ago

Feb 1, 2021 · A comment that should have been an answer: Probably, the significant entropy change occurs right at the shock, which, in the author's approximation occurs at a plane, while …

Sep 9, 2018 · Explanations of shockwave for the common folks (youtube videos, googling) all tend to focus on successive sound waves generated by the air craft traveling outward in circles …

Nov 5, 2020 · Mossberg Shockwave 590 12ga, 14 3/8 barrel length chambered for 2 3/4' and 3". Top rail and side saddle attached. I bought it used, thought I would use or want, but decided it …

Aug 6, 2024 · A shockwave is just a pressure wave. When it encounters the wall, part of the wave is reflected and part of it is refracted into the wall. The energy of the wave has to go …

Feb 23, 2018 · The shockwave heats air as it passes, but it is not as hot as the fireball. It is at least 50,000K, maybe 100,000K--so it's at least as radiant as a lightning bolt--but it is not …

As per my answer here. The air on the inside of the explosion is also moving "faster then the speed of sound" so relative to that air, the shock wave is traveling at subsonic speeds. Thus …

Nov 27, 2024 · Yes, a Mach cone is a possible model of a shock front. However, its shape greatly depends on the shape of the piston/driver. For instance, if you have sphere, it would not be …

Nov 24, 2020 · The Shockwave has to be over 26 inches in overall length. If the overall length of a gun is below 26 inches, it legally becomes an Any Other Weapon (AOW). Any Other Weapons …