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The discontinuity that occurs when the Mach number jumps from above 1 to below 1 is called a "shock wave." This phenomenon typically arises in supersonic flows when the flow transitions to subsonic conditions, resulting in a sudden change in pressure, temperature, and density. The shock wave is characterized by a rapid increase in pressure and a decrease in velocity across the wave front.

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