Ch.3 Physics Flashcards
Hz is per
second
Period has an inverse/reciprocal relationship with
frequency
Describes features of a sound wave
parameters
Time it takes a wave to vibrate in a single cycle
period
Units for period
time
Period is determined by
sound source
Is period adjustable
no
What is the source of a sound wave
ultrasound system and transducer
Number of particular events that occur in a specific duration of time
Frequency
Frequency is reported in
units per second, hertz
Typical value for frequency
2-15 MHz
Frequency is determined by
sound source
Is frequency adjustable
no
Frequency of infrasound
less than 20 Hz
Frequency of audible sound
between 20Hz and 20Khz
Frequency of ultrasound
greater than 20 KHz
What is the relationship between frequency and period
inversely related/reciprocal
Period x Frequency=
1
Which parameters are the “bigness” parameters
amplitude power intensity
Difference between maximum value and average or undisturbed value of an acoustic variable
amplitude
amplitude units
acoustic variables: pressure, density, distance
Amplitude is determined by the
sound source