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Chapter 20, Problem 26E

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Problem  26E

Ultrasonic waves have many applications in technology and medicine. One advantage is that large intensities can be used without danger to the ear. Cite another advantage of their short wavelength. (Hint: Why do microscopists use blue light rather than white light to see detail?)

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QUESTION:

Problem  26E

Ultrasonic waves have many applications in technology and medicine. One advantage is that large intensities can be used without danger to the ear. Cite another advantage of their short wavelength. (Hint: Why do microscopists use blue light rather than white light to see detail?)

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Reflection is the process of backscattering of a wave from the surface of an object. For reflection, the object should have a specific size and it should be larger than that of the wavelength of the wave which we are using.

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