Practice - Applications of Sound Waves
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Practice Questions
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What is ultrasound used for in medicine?
💡 Hint: Think about what doctors do to check on babies.
Name an animal that uses echolocation.
💡 Hint: Consider which animals are nocturnal or live in the ocean.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What technology uses sound to create images of the body?
💡 Hint: Think about what is often used for viewing a pregnancy.
True or False: Sonar can only detect large objects underwater.
💡 Hint: Consider the different uses of sonar in navigation.
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Challenge Problems
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A patient needs an ultrasound to examine a suspicious mass. Describe the process step by step, including safety considerations.
💡 Hint: Consider the patient's comfort and safety while performing the procedure.
Compare and contrast the effectiveness of echolocation in bats and dolphins and how their environments influence their adaptations.
💡 Hint: Think of the differences in surroundings between land and sea.
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