August 31, 2007

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The Prandtl-Glauert Singularity sometimes occurs when airplanes exceed the speed of sound.

“Prandtl-Glauert singularity effects can be readily observed on a humid day by successfully cracking a whip. A visible cloud is produced at the point where the tip of the whip goes transonic.”


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