A shock wave is produced when a wave source moves
A)nearly as fast as the waves it produces.
B)as fast as the waves it produces.
C)faster than the waves it produces.
D)none of the above

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A shock wave is formed when a wave source moves faster than the waves it produces, which causes the waves to pile up and create a sudden increase in pressure known as a shock wave.

A Shock Wave Is Produced When a Wave Source Moves