A supersonic aircraft flies between observers A and B as shown. The resulting sonic boom will soon be heard by
1) only observer A.
2) only observer B.
3) both A and B.
4) neither A nor B.
The intensity of the sonic boom depends on the
5) speed of the aircraft.
6) size of the aircraft.
7) distance from the aircraft.
8) all of the above.
9) none of the above.
Answer: 3, 8
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