Mechanical forms of energy can be freely converted back and forth. This includes the kinetic energy of bulk movement, potential energy relative to gravity, springs, electric and magnetic fields, etc. or as stored pressure. Sound, comprised of moving pressure waves in a medium, would also qualify.
The notable energy form not included in this group is heat. We are very restricted by the 2nd law of thermodynamics when trying to convert heat to a form of useful mechanical energy. Heat engines are limited to efficiencies less than the maximum possible "Carnot cycle" efficiency, which depends on the temperatures of the heat source and heat sink for the engine cycle. Heat engines typically convert only 20-30% of the energy being passed from hot source to cold sink to a useful mechanical form.
2006-09-05 13:37:34
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answered by SAN 5
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I'm not sure but I think the ear converts sound energy into chemical potential energy which is converted to electrical energy for onward transmission to the brain
A microphone converts sound into kinetic energy (a magnet moving in a coil) which is converted into electrical energy.
Sound can not be used as a source of energy because is it easily lost making in difficult to transmit efficiently and even harder to store.
The blast from an explosion is basically a high pressure sound wave (shock wave). When it comes in contact with a stationery object this is easily converted into kinetic energy
Low frequency sound waves in the ground are felt as tremors and earthquakes. If this power could be harnessed...
2006-09-05 02:28:44
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answered by Anonymous
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All forms of energy can be converted to each other. Some forms of convertion are rare; such as sound to light just because it is not economical.
An example: Microphone coverts sound energy to electrical energy. If you have a proper tiny lamp you can change it to light energy.
2006-09-05 02:07:40
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answered by Farshad 2
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Sound energy CAN be converted into light and heat and movement and electricity and then can be converted into chemical potential energy and such...
I don't know of a way you can convert sound directly into chemical potential energy, for instance, but you can use sound to create an electrical impulse. You can use the electrical impulse to create almost any other form of energy you desire.
2006-09-05 01:52:52
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answered by Orinoco 7
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Yes any form of energy can be converted to any other type...energy and matter are also convertable
2006-09-05 02:45:34
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answer #5
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answered by Anonymous
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2016-12-14 18:33:32
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answered by ? 3
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