Ultrasounds are mechanical waves that propagate through a medium by vibrating particles in the form of compressions and rarefactions. Specifically, they are a type of longitudinal wave, where the oscillations occur parallel to the direction of wave propagation. Ultrasounds have frequencies above theRead more
Ultrasounds are mechanical waves that propagate through a medium by vibrating particles in the form of compressions and rarefactions. Specifically, they are a type of longitudinal wave, where the oscillations occur parallel to the direction of wave propagation. Ultrasounds have frequencies above the human audible range, typically exceeding 20,000 hertz.
What type of waves are ultrasounds?
Ultrasounds are mechanical waves that propagate through a medium by vibrating particles in the form of compressions and rarefactions. Specifically, they are a type of longitudinal wave, where the oscillations occur parallel to the direction of wave propagation. Ultrasounds have frequencies above theRead more
Ultrasounds are mechanical waves that propagate through a medium by vibrating particles in the form of compressions and rarefactions. Specifically, they are a type of longitudinal wave, where the oscillations occur parallel to the direction of wave propagation. Ultrasounds have frequencies above the human audible range, typically exceeding 20,000 hertz.
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