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Which type of energy is converted into sound?
kinetic mechanical energy
Solids, liquids, and gases all transmit sound as energy waves. Sound energy is the result when a force, either sound or pressure, makes an object or substance vibrate. That energy moves through the substance in waves. Those sound waves are called kinetic mechanical energy.
Which energy is converted into which energy?
Types of Energy Conversions Electrical energy can be converted to mechanical energy, light energy, heat energy, etc. Chemical energy can be converted to electrical energy. Thermal energy can be converted to heat energy. Mechanical energy can be converted to electrical energy, potential energy, etc.
What has sound energy?
Everyday Examples of Sound Energy
- an air conditioning fan.
- an airplane taking off.
- a ballerina dancing in toe shoes.
- a balloon popping.
- the bell dinging on a microwave.
- a boombox blaring.
- a broom swishing.
- a buzzing bee.
How is kinetic energy converted to sound?
When two objects collide in an inelastic collision, some kinetic energy is converted to sound energy and heat.
Why is sound a form of energy?
Sound is energy vibrating through substances. All sounds are caused by vibrations—the back and forth motion of molecules. The molecules collide with each other and pass on energy as a moving wave. When a sound wave moves through air, the air molecules vibrate back and forth in the same direction as the sound.
What is an example of radiant energy?
Examples of radiant energy include the warmth that radiates from a hot stove and the warmth from direct sunlight. This electromagnetic wave can be seen in figure 1. Not all radiant energy is visible (see figure 2).
What energy conversion takes place in a motor?
mechanical energy
An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy through the process of electromagnetic induction which uses a changing voltage in…
How is sound transformed?
Sound energy may be converted into electrical energy for transmission, and later the electrical energy can be converted back into sound energy at the receiving end. An example of such transformations could be seen in the microphone and the loudspeaker. Sound, like heat energy is easily lost.