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Some people call them sonic transducers or tone-arm cartridges,

but they're most often and most commonly called microphones.

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Can you convert sound energy into another form of energy?

Yes, sound energy can be converted into other forms of energy such as electrical energy using devices like microphones that convert sound waves into electrical signals. These electrical signals can then be used to power various electronic devices or systems.


How can you convert electrical energy to mechanical sound and heat energy?

To convert electrical energy to mechanical sound and heat energy, you can use an electric motor. The electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy by utilizing the magnetic field generated by the electric current flowing through a coil of wire. The mechanical energy produced can then be used to generate sound and heat energy through the movement and friction of components within the motor.


Which device changes electricity to other forms of energy?

Lots of devices do that. A motor will convert electrical energy to mechanical energy (i.e., to movement); a lamp will convert it to light; a speaker will turn it to sound; etc.


What devices convert light energy into sound energy?

Devices such as photodetectors or photodiodes can convert light energy into electrical signals, which can then be processed to produce sound through speakers or headphones. Another example is the photoacoustic effect, where light absorption leads to localized heating and expansion of materials, creating sound waves.


Name two common devices that uses electromagnets?

Two common devices that use electromagnets are electric motors and loudspeakers. Electric motors use electromagnets to generate movement by converting electrical energy into kinetic energy, while loudspeakers use electromagnets to convert electrical signals into sound waves.

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Devices that convert sound energy into mechanical energy?

Sound energy is mechanical energy. No devices are required to make a conversion.


Is it possible to convert sound waves to electrical energy?

we can convert sound waves to electric waves and by giving supply we can generate sounds to Piezo electric crystals or ceramics. The process of converting sound waves to electric waves with the help of peizo electric crystals is called peizo electric effect


What are some devices that convert energy from electrical to other forms of energy?

Electric lights (light/heat), electric motors (mechanical energy), heaters (heat), batteries under charge (chemical energy).


Does an electric iron convert electric energy to heat and motion?

heat(useful energy) and sound(waste energy)


Can you convert sound energy into another form of energy?

Yes, sound energy can be converted into other forms of energy such as electrical energy using devices like microphones that convert sound waves into electrical signals. These electrical signals can then be used to power various electronic devices or systems.


How can you convert electrical energy to mechanical sound and heat energy?

To convert electrical energy to mechanical sound and heat energy, you can use an electric motor. The electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy by utilizing the magnetic field generated by the electric current flowing through a coil of wire. The mechanical energy produced can then be used to generate sound and heat energy through the movement and friction of components within the motor.


Which device changes electricity to other forms of energy?

Lots of devices do that. A motor will convert electrical energy to mechanical energy (i.e., to movement); a lamp will convert it to light; a speaker will turn it to sound; etc.


What devices convert light energy into sound energy?

Devices such as photodetectors or photodiodes can convert light energy into electrical signals, which can then be processed to produce sound through speakers or headphones. Another example is the photoacoustic effect, where light absorption leads to localized heating and expansion of materials, creating sound waves.


Name two common devices that uses electromagnets?

Two common devices that use electromagnets are electric motors and loudspeakers. Electric motors use electromagnets to generate movement by converting electrical energy into kinetic energy, while loudspeakers use electromagnets to convert electrical signals into sound waves.


How do you convert a energy to sound?

1) Sound already has energy, so if you have a sound, you don't need to convert anything. 2) If you strike an object, you'll make a sound - thus converting kinetic energy into sound energy.


Can you convert sound energy into electricity?

Yes, sound energy can be converted into electricity through the use of devices like piezoelectric transducers. These devices generate electrical potential when subjected to mechanical vibrations caused by sound waves.


Does an electric can opener convert electric energy sound energy?

Not likely - any machine wastes some energy; that would reduce the useful output energy.