Moving Point source: Doppler effect and shock wave

Applet demonstrates clearly how a shock wave is formed when an object travels faster than the speed of sound. User may explore both subsonic and supersonic flow regimes.

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Date Added to MERLOT: October 29, 2004

Date Modified in MERLOT: August 13, 2010

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Fu-Kwun Hwang

Submitter: Edward Perry

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