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

Production and use of ultrasound — practice question

Table 8.1 presents data on the properties of air, gel and body tissue. All values are quoted to three significant figures.
(a(i))[1]

Show that the specific acoustic impedance of gel comes to $1.68 \times 10^{6}\,\text{kg m}^{-2}\text{s}^{-1}$.

(a(ii))[2]

Complete Table 8.1 by finding the missing values to three significant figures. Use the space below for any working you need.

(b(i))[2]

Use the information in (a) to calculate the intensity reflection coefficient for an air-tissue boundary.

(b(ii))[1]

Use the information in (a) to calculate the intensity reflection coefficient for a gel-tissue boundary.

(c)[2]

Use your answers in (b) to explain why gel is applied to the skin during ultrasound scanning.

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