JAMB Physics 1984 Question 43

Question 43

Work, Energy and Power

A device that converts sound energy into electrical energy is

  1. A.the horn of a motor car
  2. B.an A.C. generator
  3. C.a microphone
  4. D.the telephone ear-piece
  5. E.a loudspeaker.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (a microphone)

Explanation

A microphone turns sound vibrations into electrical signals. A loudspeaker or ear-piece does the reverse.