Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
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Chapter 10, Problem 104E
If the sound of an airplane does not originate in the part of the sky where the plane is seen, does this imply that the airplane is traveling faster than the speed of sound? Explain.
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Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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