A medical physicist is setting up an ultrasound scanner to image a patient's kidney.
Which row in the table correctly describes the properties of the ultrasound waves propagating through the patient's soft tissue?
| Row | Wave type | Can be polarized? | Direction of oscillation relative to energy transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Longitudinal | Yes | Parallel |
| B | Longitudinal | No | Parallel |
| C | Transverse | Yes | Perpendicular |
| D | Transverse | No | Perpendicular |
Choose from options A, B, C, or D.
Row A
Row B
Row C
Row D
64 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 4.1 Wave properties, covering 4.1.1 Waves transfer energy and information, 4.1.2 Frequency, wavelength, amplitude, period and wavefronts, 4.1.3 Longitudinal and transverse waves, 4.1.4 The wave speed equations, 4.1.5 Measuring wave velocity, and 4.1.6 Calculating depth or distance from waves. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.