Ultrasound

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  • Created on: 03-04-13 12:00
What is the equation to find boundaries?
Distance (m) = Speed (m/s) x Time (s)
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Ultrasound waves get what at a boundary between media?
Partially reflected
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Whats the range of hertz for humans?
20 - 20,000
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Name 3 uses of ultrasound
Kidney stone removal, pre-natal scanning and investigating blood flow in organs
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Name 2 advantages of ultrasound compared to x-rays and CT
1. Non-ionising and 2. safe to use on pregnant women
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Ultrasound waves get what at a boundary between media?

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Partially reflected

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Whats the range of hertz for humans?

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Name 3 uses of ultrasound

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Name 2 advantages of ultrasound compared to x-rays and CT

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