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Theoretically, if you're not there and/or don't observe it, you cannot prove either way. By definition, however, no. A sound requires a membrane to hear it.
if a tree falls...
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#33 Posted 07 October 2005 - 03:13 AM
HELLFIRE, on Oct 6 2005, 10:11 PM, said:
Be nice to him. He doesn't have the social skills to express himself in a good way. That is what years of bullying does to you.
Not all of us have the benefit of being able to let out all of our frustrations on small children.
#34 Posted 07 October 2005 - 03:16 AM
It's a fact: When a tree falls it doesn't make a sound; it creates air pressure that can be interpretted as sound only by the human (or animal) ear. The tree doesn't make a sound if no one is around. College physics can't be wrong.
#35 Posted 07 October 2005 - 03:20 AM
tastybread, on Oct 6 2005, 11:16 PM, said:
It's a fact: When a tree falls it doesn't make a sound; it creates air pressure that can be interpretted as sound only by the human (or animal) ear. The tree doesn't make a sound if no one is around. College physics can't be wrong.
That makes no sense.
#36 Posted 07 October 2005 - 03:21 AM
tastybread, on Oct 6 2005, 11:16 PM, said:
It's a fact: When a tree falls it doesn't make a sound; it creates air pressure that can be interpretted as sound only by the human (or animal) ear. The tree doesn't make a sound if no one is around. College physics can't be wrong.
Despite the fact ath no beings are there to pick up and interpret this sound, the fact that the tree is still creating sound waves does not change.
#37 Posted 07 October 2005 - 03:22 AM
Sorry, let me try again: If a tree falls, the fall and impact on the ground creates air pressure only. In order for air pressure to be interpreted as a sound, the ear and brain has to recognize and make the following air pressure into sound. I hope that makes more sense.
#38 Posted 07 October 2005 - 03:22 AM
HELLFIRE, on Oct 6 2005, 08:20 PM, said:
tastybread, on Oct 6 2005, 11:16 PM, said:
It's a fact: When a tree falls it doesn't make a sound; it creates air pressure that can be interpretted as sound only by the human (or animal) ear. The tree doesn't make a sound if no one is around. College physics can't be wrong.
That makes no sense.
If by make no sense you mean perfect explanation, then yes.
#39 Posted 07 October 2005 - 03:24 AM
Schnarr, on Oct 6 2005, 11:22 PM, said:
HELLFIRE, on Oct 6 2005, 08:20 PM, said:
tastybread, on Oct 6 2005, 11:16 PM, said:
It's a fact: When a tree falls it doesn't make a sound; it creates air pressure that can be interpretted as sound only by the human (or animal) ear. The tree doesn't make a sound if no one is around. College physics can't be wrong.
That makes no sense.
If by make no sense you mean perfect explanation, then yes.
He stated that a tree does not make any sound when it falls. I can agree with his explanation for that. But than he says the tree doesn't make a sound if no one is around. So does that mean a tree would make a sound if someone is around?
#40 Posted 07 October 2005 - 03:26 AM
yes, im kept awake at night by the sound of a million trees falling, like obi-wan
#41 Posted 07 October 2005 - 03:26 AM
HELLFIRE, on Oct 6 2005, 10:24 PM, said:
Schnarr, on Oct 6 2005, 11:22 PM, said:
HELLFIRE, on Oct 6 2005, 08:20 PM, said:
tastybread, on Oct 6 2005, 11:16 PM, said:
It's a fact: When a tree falls it doesn't make a sound; it creates air pressure that can be interpretted as sound only by the human (or animal) ear. The tree doesn't make a sound if no one is around. College physics can't be wrong.
That makes no sense.
If by make no sense you mean perfect explanation, then yes.
He stated that a tree does not make any sound when it falls. I can agree with his explanation for that. But than he says the tree doesn't make a sound if no one is around. So does that mean a tree would make a sound if someone is around?
Yes, becuase the ear and the brain of the person present, is interpreting the air pressure as sound.
#43 Posted 07 October 2005 - 03:45 AM
Just like a few members already said, the question is not written correctly. The only REAL answer to this poll is therefore "dells sucks"!
The questions is: If a tree falls and I am standing SOMEWHERE, does it make a sound...the answer is: It depends on where I am standing when it falls.
And about the "real" philosophical question: Yes, it ALWAYS makes a sound!
(what sound does "one hand clapping"?...also from "that simpson episode")
The questions is: If a tree falls and I am standing SOMEWHERE, does it make a sound...the answer is: It depends on where I am standing when it falls.
And about the "real" philosophical question: Yes, it ALWAYS makes a sound!
(what sound does "one hand clapping"?...also from "that simpson episode")
#44 Posted 07 October 2005 - 03:47 AM
Sleeping Mind, on Oct 6 2005, 10:45 PM, said:
Just like a few members already said, the question is not written correctly. The only REAL answer to this poll is therefore "dells sucks"!
The questions is: If a tree falls and I am standing SOMEWHERE, does it make a sound...the answer is: It depends on where I am standing when it falls.
And about the "real" philosophical question: Yes, it ALWAYS makes a sound!
(what sound does "one hand clapping"?...also from "that simpson episode")
The questions is: If a tree falls and I am standing SOMEWHERE, does it make a sound...the answer is: It depends on where I am standing when it falls.
And about the "real" philosophical question: Yes, it ALWAYS makes a sound!
(what sound does "one hand clapping"?...also from "that simpson episode")
Your wrong. "Sound" is a product of the brain. Well, I know what i've said is fact, sorry you guys can't wrap your heads around it.
#45 Posted 07 October 2005 - 04:26 AM
headmonkeys, on Oct 6 2005, 10:29 PM, said:
What's with all the philosophical questions tonight? My fave question "Do the things you can't see really exist. ie. when you leave a room and go to another, does that room still exist? How do you know?"
yes. because there will always be some kind of living organism existing inside that room.