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for a sonic boom to occur, the object (usually a airplane)must travel supersonic or faster than the speed of sound(about 340 meters per second). The sonic boom continues as long as the object is supersonic. More info see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_boom.

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When The enormous audible thunderclap that follows an aircraft as it goes through the sound barrier is called a .?

a sonic boom


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.


Does a sonic boom occur every time the shuttle enters earth?

A sonic boom occurs when an object travels faster than the speed of sound. If the space shuttle enters Earth's atmosphere at a speed greater than the speed of sound, it will create a sonic boom. However, the shuttle typically slows down as it enters the atmosphere to avoid this effect.


If you encounter a sonic boom is that evedence that an aircraft of some sort exceeded the speed of sound moments ago to become supersonic. Define your answer.?

Yes, encountering a sonic boom is evidence that an aircraft has traveled faster than the speed of sound (supersonic). A sonic boom occurs when an object, in this case, an aircraft, breaks the sound barrier, creating a shock wave that produces a loud noise. So, if you hear a sonic boom, it indicates that a supersonic aircraft has passed at that location.


Does a sonic boom occur only at the moment when an aircraft exceeds the speed of sound?

No, a sonic boom occurs continuously as an object travels faster than the speed of sound. The boom is created as the object's shock waves merge together over a certain distance known as the boom carpet, which is behind the object as it moves.

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When The enormous audible thunderclap that follows an aircraft as it goes through the sound barrier is called a .?

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If you encounter a sonic boom is that evedence that an aircraft of some sort exceeded the speed of sound moments ago to become supersonic. Define your answer.?

Yes, encountering a sonic boom is evidence that an aircraft has traveled faster than the speed of sound (supersonic). A sonic boom occurs when an object, in this case, an aircraft, breaks the sound barrier, creating a shock wave that produces a loud noise. So, if you hear a sonic boom, it indicates that a supersonic aircraft has passed at that location.


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When was Sonic Boom of the South created?

Sonic Boom of the South was created in 1940.


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What metals survive heats past a sonic boom?

all metals can survive past a sonic boom. a sonic boom is just sound not heat. hope this helped!


How strong would the sonic boom be when Sonic The Hedgehog passes the speed of sound?

Sonic booms generate enormous amounts of sound energy, sounding a lot like an explosion. Thunder is a type of natural sonic boom, created by the rapid heating and expansion of air in a lightning discharge. Sonic booms occur on a daily basis via aircraft.