Sonic Boom - Sound Barrier Burst

The video explains the phenomenon of a sonic boom, which occurs when an object travels faster than the speed of sound. It describes how the boom follows the flight path of a plane, similar to a ship's wake. As a plane nears the speed of sound, shock waves form ahead of it, and when the plane breaks through these waves, a sonic boom is produced.

What happens when an object travels faster than the speed of sound?

• It stops moving.

• It slows down.

• It creates a sonic boom.

• It becomes invisible.

How does a sonic boom relate to a plane's flight path?

• It moves vertically upwards.

• It stays stationary.

• It follows the flight path like a ship's wake.

• It moves in the opposite direction.

What builds up ahead of a plane as it nears the speed of sound?

• Water waves

• Shock waves

• Sound waves

• Light waves

What is produced when a plane pushes through shock waves?

• A light flash

• A sonic boom

• A magnetic field

• A water splash

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a sonic boom?

• It is produced by shock waves.

• It occurs when a plane slows down.

• It is similar to a ship's wake.

• It follows the flight path of a plane.