Mach Cone

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Mach Cone

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1. The cone-shaped shock wave theoretically emanating from an infinitesimally small particle moving at supersonic speed through a fluid medium. It is the locus of the Mach Lines. </dd>
2. The cone-shaped shock wave generated by a sharp-pointed body, as at the nose of a high-speed aircraft. See Mach wave. </dd>

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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use