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An oblique shock wave with a wave angle β is generated from a wedge angle of θ. The ratio of the Mach number downstream of the shock to its normal component is
A
sin(β-θ)
B
cos(β-θ)
C
sin(θ-β)
D
cos(θ-β)

Correct : c

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