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What condition is necessary for a moving object to produce a shockwave?

What condition is necessary for a moving object to produce a shockwave?
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What condition is necessary for a moving object to produce a shockwave?

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When an object passes through the air, it creates a series of pressure waves in front of it and behind it, similar to the bow and stern waves created by a boat. These waves travel at the speed of sound.
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