Phys 1.2 - Ultrasound

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  • Created on: 30-04-13 18:01
What frequency can a human ear detect?
20Hz to 20,000Hz
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What are soundwaves of a higher frequency called?
Ultrasound waves
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When a wave meets a boundary between 2 different materials what happens?
Part of the wave is reflected
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How can this be used to tell how far away a material is?
The wave travels back to a detector, the time taken for the wave to travel to and from the detector can determine the distance
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What equation can be used to work this out? (Symbol)
S = V x T
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Word equation
Distance = Speed X Time
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Is ultrasound ionising?
No
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How can ultrasound be used in medicine?
Can shatter kidney stones, give pictures of unborn babys
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