It depends very much on the sound pressure level the sound makes at the ears. Adults can often not hear sine tones higher than 15 kilohertz.
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I think kids are better at distinguishing that because I can hear instruments that my mom can't and I know which sound comes from which instrument well.
The type of energy that you can hear is called sound.
you would still hear the sound because of the sound's echo
0 dB is the threshold of hearing. Some people can hear a very soft sound and some cannot hear anything.
vibrations caused by the sound waves travel thru the water making the water vibrate causing sound. that is why you cant hear someone talk under water at great distances. the water is denser than the sound waves