Multiple choice general knowledge

Whip makes a cracking sound because its tip moves faster than the speed of sound.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

When a whip is cracked, the tip moves faster than the speed of sound (about 767 mph or 1235 km/h at sea level), creating a small sonic boom. This is what produces the characteristic cracking sound. The tapered design of the whip allows energy to be concentrated at the tip, accelerating it to supersonic speeds.

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