A sonic boom is a shock wave produced by an object traveling through the air faster than the speed of sound. When an aircraft exceeds the speed of sound, it creates a rapid pressure change in the air, resulting in a sharp, distinctive sound often likened to a loud thunderclap or explosion. This phenomenon occurs because the aircraft is moving faster than the sound waves it produces, causing them to pile up into a single, concentrated wavefront. #physics #science #sonicboom #bullettrains | vt.phy