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54 Gas Turbine Handbook: Principles and Practices<br />

Figure 4-3. Forces acting on blades.<br />

Figure 4-4. Airfoil angle of attack relative to approaching air.<br />

If the speed of the airfoil relative to the air is too high, a shock<br />

will develop as the air exceeds the speed of sound trying to accelerate<br />

as it passes around the airfoil. This shock will cause turbulent flow<br />

and result in an increase in drag. Depending on the length of the airfoil,<br />

this excessive speed could apply only to the tip of the compressor

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