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No, as an unaided human, you cannot fly faster than the speed of sound. The speed of sound, approximately 767 mph or 1,235 km/h at sea level, is a limit for objects moving through the air.
Yes, whips can break the sound barrier when they are cracked. The cracking sound is actually a small sonic boom created by the tip of the whip moving faster than the speed of sound.
Yes, jets often create sound waves that travel faster than the aircraft itself, so you may hear them before they become visible. This can depend on various factors such as the distance between you and the jet, weather conditions, and the aircraft's speed and altitude.
A speed that is more than five times faster than the speed of sound is equivalent to Mach 5. In this case, the speed range you provided, 3820-7640 mph, falls within the Mach 5 category.
Light travels much faster than sound. When a cannon fires, the light travels to your eyes almost instantly, allowing you to see the flash before the sound waves reach your ears. This creates a delay between what you see and what you hear.
no the moon is faster