Question

What happens to a sound wave when it is absorbed by a wall?

Multiple choice question.

It bounces off the wall.


It bends before hitting the wall.


It transfers energy to the wall.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:

**It transfers energy to the wall.**

When a sound wave encounters a wall, some of its energy is absorbed by the wall, which can convert the sound energy into heat or other forms of energy, reducing the intensity of the sound wave.