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