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← ScienceWhich outcome results when a supersonic aircraft exceeds its critical Mach number?
A)Increased induced drag develops rapidly
B)Boundary layer transition causes turbulence
C)Compressibility effects generate shockwaves✓
D)Disruptive flutter oscillations amplify rapidly
💡 Explanation
Exceeding critical Mach number causes shockwaves because the airflow near the wing reaches supersonic speeds, leading to a sudden pressure change described by the mechanism of compressibility. Therefore, shockwaves form rather than flutter, drag, or boundary layer effects below the critical Mach number.
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