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Ultrasound Physics Midterm Ch 1-7

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When people think of ultrasounds, they typically picture an ultrasonic image of a foetus in the womb, but the physics and application of the concept stretches quite far beyond that. What are the physics behind the practice? Let’s find out.

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1.

Impedance means?
- A.
  
  Acoustic resistance
- B.
  
  Power/ volume
- C.
  
  Backscatter
Correct Answer
A. Acoustic resistance

Explanation
Impedance- acoustic resistance to sound traveling in a medium W/cm^2
p 86

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2.

Refraction means
- A.
  
  Angle of incidence is 0 degree
- B.
  
  Direction of wave doesn't change from medium 1 to medium 2
- C.
  
  Transmission with a bend
Correct Answer
C. Transmission with a bend

Explanation
p 99
-Change of direction of wave propagation when traveling from one medium to another

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3.

Diffuse Reflection:
- A.
  
  Off - axis
- B.
  
  Backscatter
- C.
  
  Bull's eyes effect
Correct Answer
B. Backscatter

Explanation
p 80 wave reflects off an irregular surface
Backscatter

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4.

Which one means: Light wave strikes a mirror
- A.
  
  Specular Reflection
- B.
  
  Reflection
- C.
  
  Diffuse Reflection
Correct Answer
A. Specular Reflection

Explanation
p. 79

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5.

What is an example of rayleigh scattering?
- A.
  
  Backscatter
- B.
  
  Bull's eye
- C.
  
  Rayls
Correct Answer
B. Bull's eye

Explanation
p 81

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6.

What means the weaking of sound
- A.
  
  Impedance
- B.
  
  Refraction
- C.
  
  Attenuation
Correct Answer
C. Attenuation

Explanation
p 78

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Ultrasound Physics Midterm Ch 1-7

Impedance means?

Refraction means

Diffuse Reflection:

Which one means: Light wave strikes a mirror

What is an example of rayleigh scattering?

What means the weaking of sound