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For a flow across an oblique shock which of the following statements is true?
A
Component of velocity normal to shock decreases while tangential component increases.
B
Component of velocity normal to shock increases while tangential component decreases.
C
Component of velocity normal to shock is unchanged while tangential component decreases.
D
Component of velocity normal to shock decreases while tangential component is unchanged.

Correct : d

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