the foghorn *still* made it's sound, even if you weren't there to hear it.

Prof. Scott

"jlrogers" wrote in message
...

Definition of "sound," noun
1 a : a particular auditory impression : TONE b : the sensation
perceived by the sense of hearing

So know ever if a tape recorder records the foghorn it didn't make a
"sound." And if there is no one to hear it on playback, the tape
recorder will not make a "sound" either.


"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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What if there's a tape recorder taping it?

Scotty

"jlrogers" wrote in message
. ..
No, it does not.


"katysails" wrote in message
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If a horn blows in the fog, and there is nobody there to hear it,
does
it make a
sound?

Yes.
--
katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should
relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

"Scott Vernon" wrote in
:

the foghorn *still* made it's sound, even if you weren't there to hear
it.

Actually, current thinking is that not only did teh foghorn not make a
sound, the foghorn itself doesn't even exist in any way until someone
hears, sees, feels or otherwise senses it. It only has the potential to
exist.





Bertie

Prof. Scott

"jlrogers" wrote in message
...

Definition of "sound," noun
1 a : a particular auditory impression : TONE b : the sensation
perceived by the sense of hearing

So know ever if a tape recorder records the foghorn it didn't make a
"sound." And if there is no one to hear it on playback, the tape
recorder will not make a "sound" either.


"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
...
What if there's a tape recorder taping it?

Scotty

"jlrogers" wrote in message
. ..
No, it does not.


"katysails" wrote in message
...

If a horn blows in the fog, and there is nobody there to hear
it,
does
it make a
sound?

Yes.
--
katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs
should
relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

Bertie the Bunyip wrote:

"Scott Vernon" wrote in
:

the foghorn *still* made it's sound, even if you weren't there to hear
it.

Actually, current thinking is that not only did teh foghorn not make a
sound, the foghorn itself doesn't even exist in any way until someone
hears, sees, feels or otherwise senses it. It only has the potential to
exist.

Bertie

Aha! Schrodinger's bunyip! and wearing the trousers of time, too.
--
Flying Tadpole

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Scott,

Let's remember the power output required to produce the sound. You'll
pay the bill, sound or not.

Ole Thom