A supersonic aircraft generates shock waves called ____________, due t

A supersonic aircraft generates shock waves called ____________, due to the formation of two principal shock fronts, one at its nose and the other at its tail. This can break window glasses.1. Ultra waves2. Sonic boom3. Infra waves4. Ultrasound

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Sonic boom

Sound is a result of vibration which is produced by a source, travels in the medium as a wave, and is ultimately sensed through the eardrum.

It travels in the form of waves through a medium that is a must for mechanical waves like sound to travel.

Sonic boom:

It is that type of sound that is like a thunderclap that basically arises due to the high speed of supersonic aircraft.
When the speed travels faster than sound and at much higher altitudes due to the shock waves, the "sonic boom" happens.
When the supersonic aircraft runs at a higher speed then it forms two principal shock fronts, one at its nose and the other at its tail.
It would sound like 50 ordinary jets taking off at the same time. As a supersonic jet moves through the air, it creates a high-energy, cone-shaped wake that trails behind the jet called a "sonic boom".
Depending on the power it generates, the sonic boom can rattle windows or shatter them.
In some extreme cases, it may damage buildings. Such high noise levels obviously interrupt sleep and conversation.
For example, while the Indian Air Force testing supersonic aircraft then due to their high speed at high altitude, the sonic boom happened on 19th May 2021.

So, it is concluded that the waves generated by supersonic aircraft are called "sonic boom".

Ultra waves	These types of waves can travel faster than light.
Infra waves	Sound waves with a frequency smaller than 20 Hz are called infra waves.
Ultrasound	The sound waves with a frequency greater than 20 kHz are called ultrasound. Dogs, mice, bats, dolphins, etc. have a special ability to hear ultrasonic sounds. They can also produce ultrasound waves.