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The speed of sound in an ideal gas is not dependent on its density, but IS dependent on temperature. So, at a lower temperature, the speed of sound will decrease, making it easier to reach Mach 1.

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What is created when a airplane travels faster than the speed of sound?

When an airplane travels faster than the speed of sound, it creates a sonic boom. This is a loud noise produced by the shock waves formed as the aircraft exceeds the speed of sound.


What does MACH 1 have to do with sonic booms?

Mach 1 is the speed of sound. When an object travels at Mach 1, it is moving at the speed of sound. Sonic booms occur when an object travels faster than the speed of sound, creating a shockwave as it breaks the sound barrier.


How many sonic booms does a plane make when it travels faster than the speed of sound?

When a plane travels faster than the speed of sound, it creates a single sonic boom, which occurs when it breaks through the sound barrier. However, as the plane continues to fly at supersonic speeds, it can produce multiple sonic booms depending on its flight path and altitude. Each sonic boom is a result of shock waves generated by the aircraft, which merge into a single boom as the plane passes through the sound barrier.


What strange thing happens to the Concorde when it goes faster than the speed of sound?

Sound waves are like ripples in a pond that radiate around the object. An aeroplane travelling at sub-sonic speed will be travelling behind the sound that it has emitted. When the aeroplane reaches the exact speed of sound, the sound it is producing will accompany it on its journey.


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.

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A sonic boom is experienced when?

A sonic boom is experienced when an aircraft travels faster than the speed of sound.


What is the speed of Sonic the Hedgehog?

Sonic travels at the speed of sound which is 343km/s saying that's fast is an understatement.


Is speed the hedgehog sonic the hedgehog?

Sonic travels at the speed of sound which is 343km/s saying that's fast is an understatement.


Can you get the chaos emeralds easier in sonic heroes?

Yes,use the sonic heroes memory editor


Is a sonic boom continuous?

No, a sonic boom is not continuous. It is a single shockwave created when an object travels faster than the speed of sound.


What type of Sonic is used in Sonic X prime Sonic?

If you are talking about dimensions there are so many different kinds of Sonics. In Mobius there is Prime Sonic. In Sonic X there is the Sonic X Sonic. If you read the Super Sonic Specials #10 you will see that Under Sonic and Prime Sonic fight Evil Sonic. Prime Sonic travels through dimensions by Zonic (Zone cop).


What is created when a airplane travels faster than the speed of sound?

When an airplane travels faster than the speed of sound, it creates a sonic boom. This is a loud noise produced by the shock waves formed as the aircraft exceeds the speed of sound.


Does Sonic's Super Form have a higher level like Ultra Sonic or something?

he might have we may not know. if he does its probably hyper sonic


Is sonic fast?

yes.in the sonic unleashed game, sonic runs at top speed up to 3000 miles per hour. in sonic x,it says he travels at the speed of sound. in the series sonic the hedgehog(has sally acorn in it) he runs so fast he blows people off thier feet.


Is Sonic the Hedgehog's shoes the reason why he has super powers?

No, he was born with them, the shoes are used by Sonic because they're specifically designed to not wear out as he is running, as any normal pair of shoes would be worn out if Sonic travels at his normal speed.


What does MACH 1 have to do with sonic booms?

Mach 1 is the speed of sound. When an object travels at Mach 1, it is moving at the speed of sound. Sonic booms occur when an object travels faster than the speed of sound, creating a shockwave as it breaks the sound barrier.


Why do Sonic booms occur?

Sonic booms occur when an object travels through the air faster than the speed of sound. As the object surpasses the speed of sound, it creates shockwaves that merge into a single shockwave heard on the ground as a sonic boom.