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Pick out the correct statement pertaining to the flow through a converging-diverging tube?
ANone of these
BNo shock wave develops in the tube when the Mach number at exit is greater than unity
CThroughout the converging portion of the tube, the density increases in the downstream
DThe value of Mach number is always unity at the throat
Correct answer
B. No shock wave develops in the tube when the Mach number at exit is greater than unity
Explanation
The correct answer is No shock wave develops in the tube when the Mach number at exit is greater than unity.