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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)
If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? The answer depends upon which definition of the word sound you're using. A tree that falls in the forest always creates sound waves but only creates sound perception if someone is around to hear it.
[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.
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