History Some common whips such as the bullwhip or stockwhip are able to move faster than sound: the tip of the whip exceeds this speed and causes a sharp crack—literally a sonic boom.May, Mike. "Crackin' good mathematics" . American Scientist, Volume 90, Issue 5, September–October 2002. p. 1. Firearms made after the 19th century generally have a supersonic muzzle velocity.
History Some common whips such as the bullwhip or stockwhip are able to move faster than sound the tip of the whip exceeds this speed and causes a sharp crack—literally a sonic boomMay Mike "Crackin' good mathematics"  American Scientist Volume 90 Issue 5 September–October 2002 p 1 Firearms made after the 19th century generally have a supersonic muzzle velocity