What Would Audible Gravity Waves Sound Like?

In summary, gravity waves emitted by a process can spontaneously convert into audible sound without specialized detectors. The pitch of the sound is influenced by the gravity waves, but the loudness and timbre can be altered by detecting objects. These waves propagate essentially instantly and have minimal absorption in Earth, causing all objects around the hearer to be stretched simultaneously. To differentiate the audible sound of gravity waves from other sources, an informed observer can look for characteristic timbre, distribution, and polarization effects. The use of deliberate gravity wave detectors is necessary to detect these waves.
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Suppose that some process emits gravity waves which are in audible frequency AND are so extremely strong as to be converted into audible sound spontaneously - without any specialized detectors.

What would they sound like?

While the pitch is caused by the originating gravity waves, loudness and therefore timbre can be modified by detecting objects.

Other audible sounds travel at up to a few km/s. But gravitational waves have the property of propagating essentially instantly compared to sound speed. Their absorption in Earth is also negligible compared to their own total amplitude. It follows that all objects around the hearer would be stretched at the same time, in the same direction and with the same acceleration as the hearer.

How can the characteristic timbre, distribution and polarization effects of gravity wave absorption be identified by an informed but unequipped observer compared to less improbable sources of audible sound like earthquakes, distant explosions etc.?
 
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So... How do *deliberate* gravity wave detectors detect them in the first place?
 

FAQ: What Would Audible Gravity Waves Sound Like?

What are audible gravity waves?

Audible gravity waves are hypothetical sound waves that are thought to be produced by massive objects in space, such as black holes or supernovas. These waves would be similar to the gravitational waves that have been detected by scientists, but at a frequency that can be detected by the human ear.

Do audible gravity waves actually exist?

At this time, there is no scientific evidence to suggest that audible gravity waves exist. The concept of audible gravity waves is based on theoretical predictions and has not been observed or detected in any form.

How would audible gravity waves be produced?

Audible gravity waves would be produced by the same sources as gravitational waves - the movement or acceleration of massive objects. However, audible gravity waves would have a much lower frequency, potentially in the range of human hearing.

What would audible gravity waves sound like?

It is impossible to know for certain what audible gravity waves would sound like without any concrete evidence of their existence. However, based on theoretical calculations and simulations, they are expected to have a deep, low-frequency sound, similar to a rumbling or humming noise.

Could we ever detect audible gravity waves?

It is currently beyond our technological capabilities to detect audible gravity waves. However, as our understanding of gravity and the universe continues to advance, it is possible that we may one day be able to detect these elusive waves and hear their mysterious sound.

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