Sound and Energy: Evidence of Sound as a Form of Energy

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Sound is definitively identified as a form of energy, specifically through the transfer of energy via longitudinal sound waves. The discussion highlights that sound waves propagate through various mediums, transferring energy from the source to the surrounding environment. This energy transfer is a fundamental concept in acoustics and physics, establishing sound as a measurable form of energy.

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  • Knowledge of wave propagation in different mediums
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My question is what is the evidence that sound is a form of energy?
 
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Ok I think I have it the energy is transferred from the source in the form of longitudinal sound waves
 

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