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← ScienceWhich consequence results when a turbine's supersonic flow cycle causes shock-induced boundary layer separation?
A)Decreased thermal efficiency results✓
B)Increased power density arises
C)Enhanced rotor blade cooling
D)Improved fuel combustion occurs
💡 Explanation
Efficiency declines because shock-induced boundary layer separation causes significant aerodynamic losses, therefore decreasing thermal efficiency rather than increased performance, because the flow distortion inhibits turbine effectiveness.
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