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The tree will make a sound, even if nobody heard it, simply because it could have been heard. The answer to this question depends on the definition of sound. We can define sound as our perception of air vibrations. Therefore, sound does not exist if we do not hear it. When a tree falls, the motion disturbs the air and sends off air waves.
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Is the statement, "Yes, it obviously made a sound because all observed falling trees make a sound, and there is no detectable connection between the tree and the observer that affects sound production" equivalent to "Yes, we absolutely know it made a sound" —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.96.163.148 15:11, 12 March 2010 (UTC)
That Christmas, Lee's first as a major superstar, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" finally made it to the Hot 100, going all the way to No. 14. Rick Diamond/Getty Brenda Lee in 2015.
[17] This means that the correct response to the question: "if a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" is "yes", and "no", dependent on whether being answered using the physical, or the psychophysical definition, respectively.
Cold weather will cause some trees to shatter by freezing the sap, because it contains water, which expands as it freezes, creating a sound like a gunshot. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The sound is produced as the tree bark splits, with the wood contracting as the sap expands.
You only need a couple of cotton balls tucked around your tree to create a nice fragrance. If you have pets or young children, make sure to place the cotton balls out of their reach. Use a tea bag.
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