Crash & Sound Waves: Energy Exchange?

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The discussion revolves around the energy exchange during a non-conservative impact, specifically when a steel ball hits the floor. It raises the question of whether sound waves possess energy and if the energy lost during the impact is converted into sound waves, which is why a sound is heard upon impact. Participants confirm that sound waves do carry energy, supporting the idea that some of the energy lost during the impact is indeed transformed into sound. This exchange illustrates the principles of energy conservation and transformation in physical interactions. Understanding this concept enhances the comprehension of energy dynamics in collisions.
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Greetings!
Once again I don't know where to classify this tread... sorry.
My Question is the following:
Let's say we have a ball of mass, m. Let the mass be a steal ball for example.
We throw the ball at the floor. The impact that follows surely is a non-conservative impact.
(I hope I said this one correctly... the "non-conservaty" means that some energy is lost)
I was wondering...
Do sound waves have energy? Or there are themselfs energy?
And if they do/are, then could we say that some part of the energy that is lost during the impact is turned to sound wave?
That's why we hear the "bam" ? :P
 
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ShadowDatsas said:
And if they do/are, then could we say that some part of the energy that is lost during the impact is turned to sound wave?
Absolutely.
 
Thank you very much Doc Al!
That means a lot to me!:P
 

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