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CBme

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Sonic booms are produced when an aircraft exceeds the speed of light at the altitude at which it is flying. The aircraft compresses the air, forming a shock wave that trails out as a cone behind the aircraft. Along the shock wave, the air pressure changes rapidly over a short distance. The rapid pressure change causes the distinct boom.
   a. True
   b. False

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When a thunderstorm is located on the high plains east of the Rocky Mountains, a much larger portion of the storm will typically be located above the freezing level, so hail has a better chance of occurring.
   a. True
   b. False


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mohan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: False

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: True


CBme

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
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