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A sonic boom happens when an object exceeds the speed of sound (AKA Mach 1) which is aprox 671 mph at sea level and at 68 degrees F. Only one land vehicle to date has broken the sound barrier. The land vehicle is called the Thrust SSC.
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Can a meteor make a sonic boom?
When an object travels faster than the speed of sound in Earth's atmosphere, a shock wave can be created that can be heard as a sonic boom. Large meteors frequently produce audible sonic booms before they are slowed by the atmosphere.
Why are there two sonic booms when the space shuttle lands?
From NOVA: Because the Space Shuttle is so large (122 ft long), you will hear the sonic booms created by both the nose and tail shock waves (they occur about one-half second apart). All supersonic airplanes produce two sonic booms, but because they happen so close to each other, you hear them as one sound.
Who broke the speed of sound in a jet?
We call them sonic booms. There are jets can fly faster than sound speed.
What has the author Andrew Falkiewicz written?
Andrew Falkiewicz has written: 'Development of a loudspeaker-driven simulator for sonic booms and other transient sounds' -- subject(s): Simulators, Sonic booms
What year was the first human-made sonic boom?
Humans have been making sonic booms for centuries. When a whip cracks, that's because the tip goes faster than the speed of sound - a sonic boom.
What does MACH 1 have to do with sonic booms?
sonic booms happend when and object equals the speed of sound around 755 mph or mach 1
Where does energy of sonic booms come from?
It comes from the fuel that was combusted in the engine of the craft that rammed its way through air faster than sound.
What are the release dates for Who Knew - 2010 Sonic Booms 1-83?
Who Knew - 2010 Sonic Booms 1-83 was released on: USA: August 2010
What causes a sonic boom when a space shuttle lands?
Sonic booms occur when an object (space shuttle) is traveling faster than the speed of sound and the air in front of the object is compressed. As the air is compressed it emits a noise, thus the sonic boom.
Is the speed of a hummingbirds wings faster than the speed of sound?
No, even if the humming bird is flapping at top speed, it is not faster than the speed of sound. (If they did create sonic booms they would be dangerous Lil birds.
Why would a window shake when a jet flies over the house?
The most usual cause is a sonic-boom. A sonic-boom is when an aircraft breaks/passes the sound barrier or, going faster than sound. Useful links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_boom- for Sonic booms
What has the author Alexander Nicolson Burd written?
Alexander Nicolson Burd has written: 'Sonic booms and other aircraft noise in studios' -- subject- s -: Jet plane sounds, Sonic boom
