2006-06-14 17:25:44 · 16 answers · asked by lonesom077 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Here is my typical answer to this question:
When the tree falls, it does create sound waves, which is simply systematic disturbances in the surrounding air that emanates from the source in all directions. That is true regardless if anyone is there to hear it or not. The fact that somebody's brain isn't there to interpret the sound waves as a sound, doesn't change the fact that the waves exist.
2006-06-14 17:54:07 · answer #1 · answered by phyziczteacher 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, if you define sound as a sense, but there are sound waves. Since sound is a sense, if there is no living organism there to hear it, then there is no sound. Also, the neural circuits of people with synesthesia are a little haywired. Thus, a number can induce the person to see a color. The vibration caused by the tree WILL shake the tympanic membrane and eventually cause an action potential to be sent to the brain. However, if the action potential is sent to the wrong part of the CNS, then the person may experience something other than a sound. =D
2006-06-15 00:45:09 · answer #2 · answered by c_gloria13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. A "sound", by definition, is the effect that occurs when vibrations or compression waves act on the sensory organs of a living thing. So, while the falling tree will certainly cause vibrations in the air and ground, if there are no living things around, there is no "sound" created.
2006-06-15 00:55:11 · answer #3 · answered by Scott H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. there is scientific proof showing that when a falling tree makes an impact with either the ground, or another object, a sound is created. therefore logically even though that specific tree falling was not heard, a sound was still produced, but evaporated into the air.
2006-06-15 00:31:18 · answer #4 · answered by jjgeorge_23 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Sound is vibration and vibration can be felt. Put a deaf person in an environment where a tree is falling and do you think that deaf person will feel the vibrations? Again, absolutely.
2006-06-15 00:55:24 · answer #5 · answered by curiousone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-06-15 00:28:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First
Your question structured incorrectly. Bacteria is a living thing,but does have the brain to communicate with higher form enitities.
Second
Yes a noise is made
2006-06-15 00:39:59 · answer #7 · answered by zooblab 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If sound is what occurs through the ear of a living thing, and no living things are there, there is no sound. Sorry I can't be more scientific, Physics.
2006-06-15 00:33:37 · answer #8 · answered by Me myself and I 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on your defintion of "sound", personally, I think there is a sound, but nobody hears it. If you replaced sound with noise, the answer would be no, because the sound doesn't bother anybody.
2006-06-15 00:57:40 · answer #9 · answered by absdeeI a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Define 'sound'. Is it vibration of air or vibration of the tympanic membrane induced by vibration of air that results in a perceived auditory signal to the brain?
2006-06-15 00:28:45 · answer #10 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋