The Speed of Sound Flashcards
1
Q
The speed of sound is…
A
The distance sound waves travel in one second
2
Q
The speed of sound in air is approximately
A
340 m/s at 20 degrees Celcius
(It also depends on the temperature of the air, the hotter the faster)
3
Q
Supersonic is the term used to…
A
Describe the speed of an object faster than sound.
4
Q
When the speed of the jet exceeds the speed of sound, people on the ground hear a loud noise also known as…
A
A sonic boom, due to the shockwaves created
