Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Production and use of ultrasound

Production and use of ultrasound — practice question

(a)[2]

State what is meant by acoustic impedance, with reference to ultrasound waves.

(b)[3]

An ultrasound wave is incident on the boundary between two media. The acoustic impedances of the two media are $Z_1$ and $Z_2$, as shown in Fig. 10.1. Explain the importance of the difference between $Z_1$ and $Z_2$ for the transmission of ultrasound across the boundary.

(c)[2]

Ultrasound frequencies as high as $10\,\text{MHz}$ are used in medical diagnosis. State and explain one advantage of high-frequency ultrasound compared with lower-frequency ultrasound.

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