Speed & Direction of wave

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The discussion centers on the relationship between the motion of a source and the propagation of waves, particularly light. Participants argue that while a moving source can affect the direction of a wave, it does not influence its speed, as established by the principles of relativity. The analogy of light traveling through a glass fiber illustrates how the medium guides the wave, independent of the source's motion. Ultimately, the consensus is that the speed of light remains constant regardless of the source's velocity.

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And if air and receiver don't move along with source then also the wave reaches to B then there should not be any sound cone with supersonic planes.

what about my second point?
 
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