2006-10-11 01:46:57 · 28 answers · asked by Jimmy Mac 1 in Environment
How is it that everyone says Yes?? It does not make a noise! Sound is the perception of waves, not the waves themselves. If nothing in the range of these waves can perceive them, than it doesn't make a noise!!
For so many people complaining it's amazing no one got this right.
2006-10-11 04:17:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as nobody around. Plants, insects, reptiles and mammals all perceive sound in some way. It is arrogant nonsense to think that a sound is only made when a human being can perceive it
2006-10-11 10:04:21 · answer #2 · answered by mick t 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it makes a noise! It is egocentric for people to think it doesn't make a noise just because they aren't there to hear it. If my dog is at home barking while I'm at the office and can't hear him, did he really make a noise? Yes!
2006-10-11 08:55:16 · answer #3 · answered by nido_tr3s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Anything that disturbs the surrounding air will create a sonic wave. This wave is the "noise" that is perceptible to the human ear. Whether someone is around to hear it or not is beside the point. The sonic wave exists and anything with the ability to hear it would.
2006-10-11 08:52:38 · answer #4 · answered by SexyKelli 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your question is on par with what does one handed clapping sound like
Yes your tree still makes a noise
2006-10-11 08:58:39 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. No matter or whether or not any entity capable of perceiving sound is present, particles vibrate in longitudinal waves consistent with the phenomenon of sound. This satisfies the scientific definition of sound; it is not necessary for a sound to be perceived in order for it to exist.
2006-10-11 08:48:15 · answer #6 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yawn
2006-10-11 08:48:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ah, the question you really need to ask is does the tree actually exist. Do some research on "idealism" and you will know what i mean.
2006-10-11 10:32:28 · answer #8 · answered by Gizmorat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess we will never know..
By the way... If you really wanted the answer to this question you should of just looked at the (similar questions being asked as you typed this question) It has been asked over and over again.
2006-10-11 08:49:30 · answer #9 · answered by Keith Perry 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does, this question has been asked 1000s of times before :)
2006-10-11 08:48:12 · answer #10 · answered by Dan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋