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Speed of Sound and the Sonic Boom: a General level Physics quiz. Test your knowledge with 13 questions!

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Question 1

What is the phenomenon called when an aircraft breaks the sound barrier?

A Light flash

B Gravity wave

C Engine stall

D Sonic boom

Question 2

What is the speed of sound in air roughly?

A 340 m/s

B 5000 m/s

C 1000 m/s

D 10 m/s

Question 3

Does sound travel faster in water than in air?

A No

B Yes

C Never

D Only in ice

Question 4

What happens to a plane as it approaches the sound barrier?

A It stops moving

B It turns invisible

C It catches fire

D It experiences turbulence

Question 5

Can a pilot hear the sonic boom from their own plane?

A Only during rain

B Only at night

C No

D Yes

📋 This quiz has 13 questions in total.