Physics GCSE (3) Ultrasound!

Quiz on ultrasound for p3 :)

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  • Created by: Lucy Carr
  • Created on: 27-05-12 12:13
How do you work out the speed of an ultrasound wave?
speed=frequency x wavelength
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What will happen to the CRO trace of ultrasound if the amplitude is increased?
The waves will get taller.
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What happens to an ultrasound wave when it meets a boundary between two media?
It is partially reflected.
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How do you work out the distance between the boundaries in the medium?
distance=speed x time
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Why is ultrasound used in industrial cleaing (as opposed to other methods)?
It doesn't damage equipment and the eqiupment doesn't need to be dismantled before cleaning.
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Card 2

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What will happen to the CRO trace of ultrasound if the amplitude is increased?

Back

The waves will get taller.

Card 3

Front

What happens to an ultrasound wave when it meets a boundary between two media?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

How do you work out the distance between the boundaries in the medium?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Why is ultrasound used in industrial cleaing (as opposed to other methods)?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5

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