Which outcome during high-speed aircraft flight arises when exceeding the critical Mach number?

💡 Explanation

Shockwave-induced boundary layer separation occurs because exceeding critical Mach number initiates supersonic flow, causing a shockwave to form on the wing's surface where the **adverse pressure gradient** is large; therefore, separation happens rather than increased lift, which would require attached, smooth airflow.

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