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Acoustic Impedance

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Z = ρc where ρ is the density of the material and c is the speed of ultrasound in the material

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Piezoelectric effect

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The application of a p.d. across a material / crystal causes an expansion / vibration / contraction

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Acoustic impedance matching

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The impedances of the media are similar

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