A less intense sonic boom at ground level can occur if the aircraft
A)is smaller.
B)flies higher.
C)is more streamlined.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

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A less intense sonic boom can occur if the aircraft is smaller, flies higher, or is more streamlined. Smaller aircraft produce less shockwave strength, higher altitudes increase the distance over which the shockwaves can dissipate before reaching the ground, and a more streamlined design reduces the aircraft's resistance, leading to a less intense sonic boom.

A Less Intense Sonic Boom at Ground Level Can Occur