5 Questions
What property of a medium determines its ability to support sound?
Elasticity and density
Why can't sound travel in a vacuum?
Vacuums lack the necessary medium for mechanical vibrations
What is generally accepted as the smallest possible discontinuity a probe can find?
Half of one wavelength
Which property affects the velocity of sound in a medium?
Density
What is considered the most sensitive waveform for detecting discontinuities?
Surface waves
Learn about the nature of sound and how it travels through a medium. Explore the basic principles of ultrasonic testing, focusing on the elasticity and density of the medium. Understand why sound cannot travel in a vacuum.
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