Ultrasound Physics basic

The frequency of an ultrasound wave is measured in __________.

Hertz (Hz).

Ultrasound waves travel faster in __________ than in air.

water.

The __________ of an ultrasound wave is the distance between two consecutive peaks.

wavelength.

In ultrasound imaging, __________ refers to the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another.

refraction.

The __________ effect is used in ultrasound to convert electrical energy into sound waves.

piezoelectric.

The intensity of an ultrasound wave decreases as it travels through __________.

tissue.

Ultrasound imaging can be used for __________ to visualize internal organs and structures.

diagnostic purposes.

The __________ of sound in tissue is about 1540 meters per second.

speed.

An increase in frequency leads to a __________ in wavelength.

decrease.

The __________ of an ultrasound system determines the resolution of the image produced.

transducer frequency.