Which consequence results when a converging-diverging nozzle experiences choked flow?

💡 Explanation

When the nozzle flow is choked the mass flow is maximized because the *flow velocity at the throat reaches the speed of sound*. Therefore, further reductions in downstream pressure do not increase mass flow, rather than affecting upstream conditions.

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