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Question 19

Ultrasound waves are used in many engineering and medical applications.

a.

Define the term ultrasound.

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b.

State how the direction of vibration of particles in a longitudinal wave compares to the direction of energy transfer of the wave.

[1]
c.

An engineer uses an ultrasound transducer (which acts as both a transmitter and a receiver) to locate an internal crack inside a solid steel block.

Explain how the ultrasound transducer is used to locate the position of the crack below the surface.

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d.

State one common medical use of ultrasound.

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