The discussion revolves around the phenomenon of sonic booms, specifically in the context of shooting an air rifle that fires projectiles at a speed of 1400 feet per second. Participants explore the conditions under which sonic booms occur, the perception of sound generated by bullets, and the differences between supersonic and subsonic ammunition. The conversation includes technical explanations, conceptual clarifications, and personal observations regarding sound propagation and shockwaves.
Participants express multiple competing views regarding the nature of sonic booms, the perception of sound from bullets, and the conditions necessary for a sonic boom to be heard. The discussion remains unresolved with no clear consensus on several points.
Participants highlight various assumptions about sound propagation, the geometry of shockwaves, and the conditions under which different types of ammunition produce distinct sounds. There are references to the effects of distance and environmental factors on sound perception.
So you might call it an "educated guess"...boneh3ad said:I already admitted in a previous post that some of both what I said and the way I said it was inaccurate. I take back what I said about a shock retaining frequency information from the sound wave generated by the object. That was misguided.