sonic boom
Supersonic motion creates shock waves. This topic is part of Physics within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
sonic boom trivia questions
A sonic boom is produced when an object travels faster than what?
Answer: Speed of sound
Bonus fact: Supersonic motion creates shock waves.
What type of aircraft can produce a sonic boom?
Answer: Supersonic aircraft
Bonus fact: Any sufficiently fast object can create a shock wave.
Is a sonic boom produced only at the moment an aircraft crosses Mach 1?
Answer: No
Bonus fact: A supersonic aircraft continuously creates a shock-wave cone.
What shock-wave phenomenon can be heard when a supersonic aircraft passes?
Answer: Sonic boom
Bonus fact: Pressure waves combine into a sharp boom.