STANDARDPhysics-Waves
STANDARD Physics Ultrasound MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
A hospital uses an ultrasonic scanner to locate tumours in a tissue. The operating frequency of the scanner is 3.2 MHz. The speed of sound in a tissue is 1.6 km s⁻¹. The wavelength of sound in the tissue is
A
0.25 mm
B
0.5 mm
C
0.75 mm
D
1 mm
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The wavelength λ is given by λ = v/f. Here, v = 1.6 × 10³ m s⁻¹ and f = 3.2 × 10⁶ Hz. Thus, λ = (1.6 × 10³) / (3.2 × 10⁶) = 0.5 mm.
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