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If the distance from a large reflector is doubled, what happens to the signal amplitude?
If the distance from a large reflector is doubled, what happens to the signal amplitude?
- It doubles
- It remains the same
- It halves (correct)
- It quadruples
What kind of law does the amplitude of large reflectors follow in the far zone?
What kind of law does the amplitude of large reflectors follow in the far zone?
- Cube law
- Square law
- Direct law
- Inverse law (correct)
Which reflectors follow the inverse square law in the far zone?
Which reflectors follow the inverse square law in the far zone?
- Medium reflectors
- Very small reflectors
- Small reflectors (correct)
- Large reflectors
What happens to the amplitude of small reflectors if the distance is doubled?
What happens to the amplitude of small reflectors if the distance is doubled?
What are side lobes in relation to ultrasonic testing?
What are side lobes in relation to ultrasonic testing?
How may side lobes impact ultrasonic testing on rough surfaces?
How may side lobes impact ultrasonic testing on rough surfaces?
In which type of reflector does the amplitude decrease more rapidly with distance in the far zone?
In which type of reflector does the amplitude decrease more rapidly with distance in the far zone?
What could happen on a screen during ultrasonic testing if side lobes are present?
What could happen on a screen during ultrasonic testing if side lobes are present?