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ISLE 10.2: The Speed of Sound and the Sonic Boom

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When a plane reaches or exceeds the speed of sound, it has achieved what is generally referred to as ______ speed, and it will leave a wake of sound collision known as a ______.

faster than sound; sonic boom

Mach; positive audible polarity

slipstream; sonic warp

Mach; sonic boom

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