• Abracadaniel [he/him]@hexbear.net
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    9 months ago

    No, the speed of sound through water is essentially independent of frequency. Sound is a compression wave.

    You’re thinking of transverse, or surface waves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95sQcSulRFM

    Given the high amplitude and nearness to the gun I’d guess nonlinear propagation would play a big part so that’s interesting. IDK if that makes for a more intense shock front.