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0 Mathematics
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1 Mechanics (point systems)
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2 Mechanics (rigid body)
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3 Continuum mechanics
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3.1 Static of fluids
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3.2 Dynamics of inviscid fluids
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3.3 Potential flow
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3.4 Vortex
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3.5 Dynamics of viscous fluids, resistance
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3.6 Turbulence
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3.7 Dynamic buoyancy
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3.8 Supersonic flows
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Supersonic waves on water in wave trough
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Supersonic jet with compressed air – with Schlieren Optics
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4 Relativity
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5 Oscillations and waves
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6 Electricity
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7 Quantum physics
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8 Thermodynamics
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9 Properties of matter
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10 Nuclear and particle physics
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11 Special areas
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12 Instabilities and chaos
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13 Videos
Supersonic waves on water in wave trough
Experiment no.: 3.8.1
A metal rod drawn quickly through shallow water generates a Mach cone typical of supersonic waves.
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Water wave
Water waves of various amplitudes
Group and phase velocity
Group and phase velocity
Doppler effect
Doppler effect
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Doppler effect