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What happens to sound waves created by an object after it has broken the sound barrier?
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We are assuming that the object continues exceeding the speed of sound.
They are compressed in front of the object where there is no sound (from the object). In a conical pattern following the object, the compressed waves form a sonic boom because you hear all the energy in the form of sound at the same time. within the cone, you hear varying degrees of Doppler distorted sound from the object if it is emanating sound of it’s own (like a jet engine or other noisy propulsion device).
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September 8th, 2009
They are compressed in front of the object where there is no sound (from the object). In a conical pattern following the object, the compressed waves form a sonic boom because you hear all the energy in the form of sound at the same time. within the cone, you hear varying degrees of Doppler distorted sound from the object if it is emanating sound of it’s own (like a jet engine or other noisy propulsion device).
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