Question

A pilot claims to have flown a jet faster than the speed of sound in air. The jet flew at a speed of 332 m/s. Is the pilot correct? Use the data in the table to evaluate the pilot's claim.

Options:
A. Yes, the pilot is correct.
B. No, the pilot is not correct.
C. It depends on the altitude.
D. Insufficient data to determine.

Answer 1

The pilot's claim of flying faster than the speed of sound is not correct; the jet's speed of 332 m/s is less than the typical speed of sound of 344 m/s.

Step-by-step explanation:

The claim of the pilot who says they've flown a jet faster than the speed of sound can be evaluated using the data provided. The speed of sound in air at sea level and a temperature of 21°C is typically around 344 meters per second (m/s). If the jet flew at a speed of 332 m/s, the pilot's claim would not be correct because 332 m/s is less than 344 m/s. So based on the information given, we can conclude that the pilot's claim is not accurate, and the correct option here is B. No, the pilot is not correct.