This phenomenon is known as a shock wave. Shock waves are also produced if the aircraft moves faster than the speed of sound. If a moving source of sound moves faster than sound, the source will always be ahead of the waves that it produces.
Plus, few majors can guarantee a financial return that will offset the financial debt many students will accumulate during college. Two-year degrees, of which an associate degree is the most common, provide training and education for a variety of fields in approximately half the time as a bachelor's degree. Plus, you can earn an associate degree from a local community college for a fraction of the cost of a four-year degree at a university. Also, for most areas of study, an associate degree puts you halfway toward a four-year degree should you decide to pursue one at a later time.
Degree Program Duration Based on Enrollment Status. Most schools will grant students their bachelorâs degree to full-time students who pass all of their classes after 4 years of study. If you study three-quarter time, you can expect to earn your degree after 5 years. Half time students typically take a full 6 years to earn their degree because of the light course load.