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Why is there something like a cloud when a plane breaks a sound barrier?
I'm curious about something. Why is there something like a cloud when a plane breaks the sound barrier?
That's a great question! The cloud that appears when a plane breaks the sound barrier is actually formed by a combination of factors. The plane's movement causes changes in air pressure and temperature, which can cause moisture in the atmosphere to condense and form a cloud. This cloud is known as a Prandtl-Glauert Singularity.