How is mechanical energy transformed into sound?

Sound is mechanical energy - vibrations in the air (or other medium) - so there isn't really a transformation taking place. read more

Answer Wiki. Sound is mechanical energy - vibrations in the air (or other medium) - so there isn’t really a transformation taking place. Sound sources - say a musical instrument or a gun shot - are the result of physical objects vibrating and transferring those vibrations to the air, which then travel to your ear. read more

Electrical energy can be converted to mechanical and sound energy in a blender. Chemical energy is converted to mechanical energy in cars when gasoline undergoes combustion to power the engine. When fuels such as gasoline are combusted, chemical energy is converted to heat and light energy. read more