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What is the antonym of subsonic?
You could use "hypersonic." It is not a precise synonym, as subsonic is below the threshhold of hearing, whereas hypersonic would be above it. Supersonic would refer to velocity faster than the speed of sound, whereas subsonic also refers to velocities slower than those of the speed of sound. Sonic velocities are a consideration in jet aircraft design and with bullets and marksmanship. Subsonic rifle bullets tend to be more accurate than hypersonic ones
Are subsonic bullets less power full than regular bullets?
Less velocity means less energy if the mass remains the same During the Vietnam war, the Navy Seals experimented with using sub-sonic bullets for covert operations (less bullet noise with no supersonic whine). In some cases, the bullets failed to pierce bare skin.
Why is a subsonic bullet loud?
They are actually quieter than supersonic bullets. When a gun is fired, noise comes from 3 sources- the main one being the sudden blast of gasses that are released from the muzzle as the bullet leaves. That still exists with subsonic bullets- they are just traveling slower than the speed of sound (ABOUT 1200 feet per second) The second part of the noise is from the bullet breaking the sound barrier- a high pitched CRACK sound. Subsonics do not do that. Third part of the sound is from the action of the firearm extracting the fired cartridge, and loading a new one.
What is the difference between subsonic and super sonic?
subsonic is moving below the speed of sound, supersonic is faster than speed of sound
Why is it that a subsonic aircraft cannot produce a sonic boom?
A subsonic aircraft flies below the speed of sound, so it does not break the sound barrier. A sonic boom is created when an object travels at or above the speed of sound, causing a buildup and release of pressure waves that result in a loud noise. Since a subsonic aircraft does not exceed the speed of sound, it does not generate a sonic boom.
Can an aircraft fly above sonic speed free from sonic boom?
Yes, it is the transition from subsonic to supersonic and then back that causes the sound.
What bullets travel faster than the speed of sound?
Bullets fired from supersonic firearms, such as rifles and handguns, can travel faster than the speed of sound. Some common examples include .223 Remington, .308 Winchester, and 9mm Luger ammunition. Bullets fired from these firearms create a sonic boom when breaking the sound barrier.
Can a Bullet break the sound barrier?
Yes, easily. That is why most bullets make that characteristic "crack" as they're fired. That's the sound barrier being broken. Ever heard a whip being cracked before? It sounds exactly like a gunshot for the reason that it's the same thing happening. That is why so called "silencers" sound nothing like they do in the movies. They are not that "silent" at all because you cannot get rid of the sonic boom. However, some ammo is subsonic, meaning it is designed to go slower than the speed of sound. Subsonic ammo/rounds do not make the distinctive "whipcrack" sound as far as I know.
What travel fast a bullet or sound of bullet?
It can be either. Some weapons fire sub-sonic ammunition, some super-sonic.
Can any commercial passenger airplane cause a sonic boom?
No, commercial passenger aircraft are designed to avoid creating sonic booms by maintaining subsonic speeds. Sonic booms are produced when an aircraft exceeds the speed of sound (approximately 767 mph at sea level), which is not typical for commercial flights.
Why doesn't a subsonic aircraft produce a sonic boom?
A subsonic aircraft doesn't produce a sonic boom because it is subsonic, and cannot produce enough speed to do so. A sonic boom is created when an aircraft becomes supersonic, accelerating past the speed of sound. Since it is traveling near the speed of sound at this time, the sound waves build up around it, finally traveling through the air as it is left behind by the aircraft.
Dos Mario faster then sonic?
For you kids, thinking Sonic is faster, well, you're outdone. Mario is faster than Sonic. Bullet Bills go FASTER than sound, but are slowed down in the games so you can actually know what's going on, and if Sonic goes at the speed of sound, Mario must be faster than sound because he can stomp Bullets faster than Sound, and thus Sonic is slower.
