Lecture 5 Flashcards
Definition of amplitude
The maximum variation in acoustic variable
(T/F) Amplitude is not the peak to peak difference, it is the maximum to the average, and the minimum to average difference.
True
(T/F) As sound travels, it increases in amplitude
False
(T/F) Bioeffects can be altered by the sonographer adjusting gain
False, adjusting POWER can alter bioeffects
Definition of Power
Rate of energy transference
Definition of Intensity
Concentration of power in an area
Equation for Intensity
I = P/A
Relationship between intensity and power
Directly related
If power increases, intensity..
Increases
If area decreases, intensity..
Increases
Relationship between intensity and amplitude
Intensity is proportional to amplitude squared
Ex. If amplitude is doubled, intensity is multiplied 4x
Relationship between power & amplitude
Power is proportional to amplitude squared
Ex. If amplitude is tripled, power is multiplied 9x
Intensities vary in _____ & _____
Time & space
Highest intensity attained is called
Peak intensity
Second highest intensity attained is the
Pulse average intensity