Physics Class 11

Sonic Boom

Why do we hear a loud boom when a jet breaks the sound barrier?

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uniboardhub
4 months ago

When a jet travels faster than sound, pressure waves pile up and form a shock wave, producing a loud “sonic boom.”

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