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2007-03-18 01:49:31 · 5 answers · asked by adrian_08 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Yes it can and I have seen it done. The voice had a very strong and clear voice. She was able to maintain the note for an extended period of time (she was an opera-trained singer). The sound waves were of a wavelength that created resonance with the crystal glass. The glass vibrated enough to break the crystal apart.
I know this was on "Mythbusters" before. The were able to break the glass using recording equipment.
2007-03-18 01:58:58 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you hit a tumbler which comprise your fingernail it is going to 'ring' at a undeniable frequency, called its 'organic' frequency. The frequency has to do with how the glass is made, how heavy it extremely is, how thick it extremely is, and so on. it is quite somewhat glass 'bell'. whilst that frequency is performed by a speaker, or sung, the glass will vibrate alongside with it. it extremely is termed 'sympathetic vibration'. you're able to do the comparable ingredient with a guitar string. in case you play that comparable observe extremely loud on yet another device and then supply up by surprise, you will hear that guitar string vibrating, taking part in the observe. it extremely is almost like pushing somebody on a swing. you may push on the comparable 'frequency' the swing is swinging. you frequently wait till it comes back all the way and supply the swing a push because it is going forward. The swing additionally has a organic frequency. you may push at in basic terms the the perfect option time. in case you in basic terms pushed at random situations, the swing does not swing. Vibration works the comparable way, with waves of air stress arriving in basic terms on the the perfect option time to push the glass or guitar string, so the vibration in the glass or string gets extra suited and extra suited. whilst the glass vibrates strongly adequate it is going to break! I quite have in no way seen all and sundry try this with in basic terms their voice. it might take countless means! They did it on Mythbusters with audio device. i think it could be attainable to do it which comprise your voice in case you have been loud adequate, and if the glass replaced into extremely skinny. it quite is why they use crystal glasses, because of the fact they are thinner and extra gentle.
2016-10-02 07:55:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes ... as long as the voice is loud enough (i.e. amplified) and directed at the glass. If it is at the resonance frequency of the glass, it can cause the glass to vibrate so violently that it shatters.
Here's the mythbusters video:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7765557442856739526
2007-03-18 05:30:29 · answer #3 · answered by secretsauce 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...all materials have a resonant frequency that can create uncontrolled oscillation. See the Tacoma Narrows bridge video as one of the most famous examples.
2007-03-18 03:54:17 · answer #4 · answered by Mike M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, due to the frquency of the waves... just as a nuclear bomb relies on the shock waves for its massive destructive properties
2007-03-18 01:59:27 · answer #5 · answered by wolfwagon2002 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋