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Answer: Ultrasonic waves have many applications in
Chapter 20, Problem 26E(choose chapter or problem)
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?)
ANSWER:
Solution 26E
Step 1:
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.