Question

jet flying at an altitude of 6.30 km has a speed of Mach 1.80. The jet flies directly aboveyou, and when it does you start a timer. How much time passes before you hear the sonic boom

Answer 1

Answer:

3.5hr

Explanation:

Speed = Distance/time

Time = distance/speed

Given:

Distance = 6.30km

Speed = 1.80km/hr

Required

Time = ?

Substitute the given parameters into the formula as shown:

Time = 6.3/1.8

Time = 3.5hr

Hence 3.5hr has passes before you hear the sonic booom