What happens if the new ARX bullet breaks the sound barrier?

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The new ARX bullet significantly enhances performance by utilizing the venturi effect, which nearly doubles the side exit velocity. When this exit velocity surpasses the sound barrier in a medium such as a gelatin block, a shock wave is generated within that medium. This phenomenon is crucial for understanding the ballistic behavior of the ARX bullet in various materials.

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The venturi effect of the new ARX bullet almost doubles side exit velocity. What happens if the exit velocity exceeds the sound barrier in a fluid like a gelatin block?
 
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I believe you get a shock wave in the medium.
 

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