Show that the specific acoustic impedance of gel comes to $1.68 \times 10^{6}\,\text{kg m}^{-2}\text{s}^{-1}$.
Complete Table 8.1 by finding the missing values to three significant figures. Use the space below for any working you need.
Use the information in (a) to calculate the intensity reflection coefficient for an air-tissue boundary.
Use the information in (a) to calculate the intensity reflection coefficient for a gel-tissue boundary.
Use your answers in (b) to explain why gel is applied to the skin during ultrasound scanning.