If a tree falls in a forest and no one is iin the foorest does it make a sound?

Question

If a tree falls in a forest and no one is iin the foorest does it make a sound?

Answer 1

Of Course!

Answer 2

a silly question...

Yes it does...

Answer 3

Keeeraaaakkkkbooooom

yes of course it does... God heard it and he's everywhere... must have some terrific headake pills...

Answer 4

Yes, it does make a sound because sound is just movement of the molocules in the air, so the question is if a tree moves do the molocules move around it? so yes they do the tree moving (falling) would displace oxygen and other asmosphereic molcues producing sound. HOWEVER there is one problem and that is where is the forest? is it in space with no atmosphere? if its in space no sound would occur due to the vacuum of space. So sound in a scientific definition is vibrations or movement of molocules. so if there is movement there is sound. except in space of course tehrs no molocules to be moved ;P. So Scientificly there is no chance the tree wouldnt make a sound if it was in earths forest with an amosphere around it. (or any other type of matter for that matter). YES IT IS SCIENTIFICLY PROVEN YES I JUST PROVED IT!.

sound 1 (sound)

n.

1.

a. Vibrations transmitted through an elastic solid or a liquid or gas, with frequencies in the approximate range of 20 to 20,000 hertz, capable of being detected by human organs of hearing.

b. Transmitted vibrations of any frequency.

c. The sensation stimulated in the organs of hearing by such vibrations in the air or other medium.

d. Such sensations considered as a group.

2. A distinctive noise: a hollow sound.

3. The distance over which something can be heard: within sound of my voice.

4. Linguistics

a. An articulation made by the vocal apparatus: a vowel sound.

b. The distinctive character of such an articulation: The words bear and bare have the same sound.

5. A mental impression; an implication: didn't like the sound of the invitation.

6. Auditory material that is recorded, as for a movie.

7. Meaningless noise.

8. Music A distinctive style, as of an orchestra or a singer.

9. Archaic Rumor; report.

v. sound·ed, sound·ing, sounds

v.intr.

1.

a. To make or give forth a sound: The siren sounded.

b. To be given forth as a sound: The fanfare sounded.

2. To present a particular impression: That argument sounds reasonable.

v.tr.

1. To cause to give forth or produce a sound: sounded the gong.

2. To summon, announce, or signal by a sound: sound a warning.

3. Linguistics To articulate; pronounce: sound a vowel.

4. To make known; celebrate: "Nations unborn your mighty names shall sound" Alexander Pope.

5. To examine (a body organ or part) by causing to emit sound; auscultate.

Phrasal Verb:

sound off

1. To express one's views vigorously: was always sounding off about higher taxes.

2. To count cadence when marching in military formation.

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[Middle English soun, from Old French son, from Latin sonus; see swen- in Indo-European roots.]

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sound 2 (sound)

adj. sound·er, sound·est

1. Free from defect, decay, or damage; in good condition.

2. Free from disease or injury. See Synonyms at healthy.

3. Having a firm basis; unshakable: a sound foundation.

4. Financially secure or safe: a sound economy.

5.

a. Based on valid reasoning: a sound observation. See Synonyms at valid.

b. Free from logical flaws: sound reasoning.

c. Logic Of or relating to an argument in which all the premises are true and the conclusion follows from the premises.

6. Thorough; complete: a sound flogging.

7. Deep and unbroken; undisturbed: a sound sleep.

8. Free from moral defect; upright.

9. Worthy of confidence; trustworthy.

10. Marked by or showing common sense and good judgment; levelheaded: a sound approach to the problem.

11. Compatible with an accepted point of view; conservative.

12. Law Legally valid.

adv.

Thoroughly; deeply: sound asleep.

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[Middle English, from Old English gesund.]

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soundly adv.

soundness n.

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sound 3 (sound)

n.

1. Abbr. Sd.

a. A long, relatively wide body of water, larger than a strait or a channel, connecting larger bodies of water.

b. A long, wide ocean inlet.

2. The air bladder of a fish.

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[Middle English, from Old English sund, swimming, sea.]

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sound 1

Noun

1. anything that can be heard; noise

2. Physics mechanical vibrations that travel in waves through the air, water, etc.

3. the sensation produced by such vibrations in the organs of hearing

4. the impression one has of something: I didn't really like the sound of it

5. sounds Slang music, esp. rock, jazz, or pop

Verb

1. to make or cause (an instrument, etc.) to make a sound

2. to announce (something) by a sound: guns sound the end of the two minutes silence

3. to make a noise with a certain quality: her voice sounded shrill

4. to suggest (a particular idea or quality): his argument sounded false

5. to pronounce (something) clearly: to sound one's r's

See also sound off [Latin sonus]

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sound 2

Adjective

1. free from damage, injury, or decay; in good condition

2. firm or substantial: sound documentary evidence

3. financially safe or stable: a sound investment

4. showing good judgment or reasoning; wise: sound advice

5. morally correct; honest

6. (of sleep) deep and uninterrupted

7. thorough: a sound defeat

Adverb

sound asleep in a deep sleep [Old English sund]

soundly adv

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sound 3

Verb

1. to measure the depth of (a well, the sea, etc.)

2. Med to examine (a part of the body) by tapping or with a stethoscope

See also sound out [Old French sonder]

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sound 4

Noun

a channel between two larger areas of sea or between an island and the mainland [Old English sund]

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sound 1 (sound)

1. A type of longitudinal wave that originates as the vibration of a medium (such as a person's vocal cords or a guitar string) and travels through gases, liquids, and elastic solids as variations of pressure and density. The loudness of a sound perceived by the ear depends on the amplitude of the sound wave and is measured in decibels, while its pitch depends on its frequency, measured in hertz.

2. The sensation produced in the organs of hearing by waves of this type. See Note at ultrasound.

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sound 2 (sound)

1. A long, wide inlet of the ocean, often parallel to the coast. Long Island Sound, between Long Island and the coast of New England, is an example.

2. A long body of water, wider than a strait, that connects larger bodies of water

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Answer 5

Taking this question on too literal a basis, it can be assumed that the tree would make a sound, as all past experiences by man has shown that it does. This, however, only proves that the probability of the tree making a noise is very high. There is still a tiny probability that the tree would not make a sound. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grue_and_Bl... for the Grue and Bleen theory, which is a culmination of physics and psychology.

Answer 6

If a man talks and no woman is around to hear him, is he still wrong?

Sorry but I  had to do it..

Answer 7

yes. me and some others were in a foreign country when a huge tree nearly fell on us. according to the govt. though, we weren't  really there. i can tell you that that tree made alot of sound. therefore, yes. just kidding

Answer 8

That totally depends on your definition of "No one". Do you mean people or do you mean every life form on earth?

Does a deer not hear the same, if not better, as a human can?

We're outnumbered on this planet by insects, mollusks, crustaceans, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians... just to name a few. Outnumbered enough that even if a human is not within hearing distance, an animal will be.

Answer 9

In which case, there would be sound waves..........but there is no ones ear to capture them :p

Answer 10

no it doesnt make a sound (the definition of sound entails someone hearing it)

but the sound waves still reverberate through the air

Answer 11

it depends on which definition of sound u are talking about. the following definitions of sound are from dictionary.com.

1. the sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of hearing by vibrations transmitted through the air or other medium.  

2. mechanical vibrations transmitted through an elastic medium, traveling in air at a speed of approximately 1087 ft. (331 m) per second at sea level.  

if u are talkingabout the first one then it doesnt make a sound. but if ur talking about the second definition then yes it does. its jus how u use the word.