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Sound can only occur where there is "matter". It is created by the atoms of the matter vibrating against each other in a wave form. This can occur where ever there is matter; air, wood, water, metal etc. It can not occur where there is no matter; space, a vacuum.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 8y agoOne of the basic principles of the universe is that you can't make energy, you can only change it from one form to another. It would be more appropriate to ask what sound is and how it is started and how it travels.Sound is the vibration of air particles. This can be started by creating a disturbance. For example, clapping your hands will create sound because it disturbs the air particles, causing energy to be transferred from one particle to the next.
Sound is a type of longitudinal wave. Longitudinal waves have areas of compression and rarefaction. Compressions are areas where the particles are close together. Rarefactions are areas where the particles are spread apart. Creating a disturbance in air will cause energy to be transferred from one particle to the next. This will result in the appearance of compressions and rarefactions. The vibration of the particles is what we interpret as sound.
The following is a small demonstration of compressions and rarefactions :-
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See how the wave propagates.
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∙ 7y agoSounds are created by vibrations. Either energy (added to a medium) or objects (moving in the medium) can create sound, which travels as waves through the elastic medium.
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∙ 10y agoDifferent sounds are made because they make different sounds waves. Sounds are made from vibrations abd also they travel through air particles...
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∙ 13y agoBy making friction or vibration.
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∙ 11y agosound is made by vibrating objects
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How are sound and light energy alike?
Sound is made out of waves and Light is made out of things called wave-particles and are kind of like waves, but not always. But if you mean Sound energy and Light energy I don't really know wat you mean with Sound energy
Why is sound made when you slam the door?
Because when you slam the door the door makes vibrations and sounds are made by vibrations.
How is sound and light different?
It is different because sound vibrates and light reflects
How is it possible for a sound wave to transmit energy but not matter?
Sound wave's transmit energy and not matter because sound travels from particle to particle transferring only energy. That is why when sound travels only the energy travels and the particles just collide with each other but stay in their positions.
How are sound waves made?
sound waves are made by amplitudes
What is sound energy made of?
I have no idea!
Is sound energy a form of stored energy?
No. Sound can't be stored. It's made, it propagates, it dissipates.
How are sound and light energy alike?
Sound is made out of waves and Light is made out of things called wave-particles and are kind of like waves, but not always. But if you mean Sound energy and Light energy I don't really know wat you mean with Sound energy
Which is strongest light energy or sound energy?
Both can be made strong, or not so strong.
What do scientists call the energy of a sound wave?
Sound is a form of energy derived from moving objects. Vibrations in air made by moving objects create sound waves.
Why is sound made when you slam the door?
Because when you slam the door the door makes vibrations and sounds are made by vibrations.
What are non examples of sound energy?
A substance made from the earth
What is sound and hearing?
sound is a form of energy that can travel from one place to another .sounds are made when something vibrates.
Is sound energy energy?
Sound energy is a form of mechanical energy.
Is a radio a sound energy?
A radio produces sound, and therefore sound energy. The radio waves, however, are electromagnetic energy, not sound. The function of a radio is to convert that electromagnetic energy into sound energy.
What energy is made by machines?
It depends if it's producing energy it can be light thermal sound but if the machine is moving it would produce mechanical energy
Is sound energy kinetic energy?
Yes, sound energy is kinetic energy.
