6 Questions
What is the main idea behind ultrasound?
Sending waves into the body to create images
In which decade was real-time imaging in sonography first introduced?
1960s
What is the frequency range of audible sound for most humans?
(20 Hz - 20 kHz)
What is the frequency range typically used in diagnostic ultrasound?
(2 MHz - 20 MHz)
How is the propagation speed of an acoustic wave determined in a specific medium?
By the stiffness of the medium
What is SONAR primarily used for?
Locating submarines underwater
Learn about the history of ultrasound technology, from its first practical applications in the early 20th century to its evolution into a diagnostic tool. Discover how ultrasound waves are used to visualize the internal structures of the human body.
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