What type of energy can be transmitted through matter and can be perceived by the ear under the right frequency?

Sound energy is the correct answer because it specifically refers to the energy of vibrating particles that create waves in a medium, such as air, liquids, or solids. These vibrations can be detected by the ear when they occur within a certain frequency range, typically between 20 Hz and 20 kHz for human hearing. The energy is transmitted through the medium as sound waves, allowing us to perceive sounds of various frequencies and amplitudes.

In contrast, radiant energy relates to electromagnetic waves, like light, which do not require a medium to travel. Chemical energy involves the potential energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, and while it can be converted into sound energy through chemical reactions, it does not itself transmit through matter in the form of sound. Kinetic energy concerns the motion of objects and does not directly relate to sound transmission. Thus, sound energy is the primary form associated with the vibrations we hear as sound.