Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What do we call the speed which is faster than the speed of sound?

  1. supersonic

  2. light speed

  3. gravity

  4. warp speed
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Explanation

Supersonic refers to speeds faster than the speed of sound (Mach 1, about 1235 km/h). 'Super' means above or beyond, so supersonic means beyond sound speed. Light speed is much faster, gravity is a force not a speed, and warp speed is science fiction.

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