Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 19 - Think and Explain - Page 371-372: 83

Answer

No, this is a common misconception.

Work Step by Step

A shock wave is produced continuously when an aircraft is supersonic. This is discussed on page 368 and shown in Figure 19.25.
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