Ultrasound + infrasound Flashcards

1
Q

What frequencies is ultrasound

A

sounds above 20,000hz

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2
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Name 2 uses of ultrasound

A

-sonar equipment
-ultrasound scans

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3
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Describe how ultrasound scans work

A

-gel used to stop ultrasound reflecting from skin
-probe emits and receives waves
-sound reflected when waves pass through dif medium

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4
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What is infrasound

A

shounds w frequencies less than 20hZ

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5
Q

What do earthquakes produce

A

seismic waves

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6
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what are the 2 ways earthquakes can travel through the earth

A

-P waves
-S waves

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7
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What type of waves do P waves travel as

A

longitudinal waves

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8
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What type of waves do S waves travel as

A

transverse waves

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9
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How are seismic waved detected

A

seismometers

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10
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Describe longitudinal waved when passing through the earth

A

transmitted through solids, liquid, gases

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11
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Describe transverse waves when passing through the earth

A

transmitted through solids

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