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curtmorehouse
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I read that the speed of sound in air at 20 degrees celsius is about 1126 feet per second.
When I shoot my rifle, there is a noticeable crack which I believe to be the 'sonic boom'. I also have 'sub-sonic' ammo that does not cause the CRACK, because the bullet is traveling slower than the speed of sound.
My question is, if I shoot an Air Rifle (bb gun) that shoots bb's at an advertised rate of 1400 feet per second, why is there no CRACK (sonic boom) ?
Is there a MASS requirement for me to hear the boom?
When I shoot my rifle, there is a noticeable crack which I believe to be the 'sonic boom'. I also have 'sub-sonic' ammo that does not cause the CRACK, because the bullet is traveling slower than the speed of sound.
My question is, if I shoot an Air Rifle (bb gun) that shoots bb's at an advertised rate of 1400 feet per second, why is there no CRACK (sonic boom) ?
Is there a MASS requirement for me to hear the boom?