4th Form End Of Years Flashcards
1
Q
Why can’t sound travel through a vacuum
A
Because there are no particles to carry the vibrations
2
Q
Speed of sound in air
A
340 m/s
3
Q
What is ultrasound
A
Any sound with a frequency higher than 20,000 Hz
4
Q
2 uses of ultrasound
A
- breaking kidney stones
- foetal scanning