Why Is Cracking a Whip So Loud? [video]

Why Is Cracking a Whip So Loud? [video](youtube.com)

1 points by gmays 7 days ago | 2 comments

I think it is because of the tension release on the whip !!! the tension releases suddenly creates high speed sound waves that creates what we hear ... I might be wrong, so love to see what others think!

m463 6 days ago |

tip breaks the sound barrier?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whipcracking

joesanders21 6 days ago |

I think it is because of the tension release on the whip !!! the tension releases suddenly creates high speed sound waves that creates what we hear ... I might be wrong, so love to see what others think!

m463 6 days ago |

tip breaks the sound barrier?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whipcracking