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Structured practice

Attempt each visible question before revealing its worked solution.

QUESTION 1

Impedance

Find Z for ρ=1000 kg m⁻³ and c=1500 m s⁻¹.

QUESTION 2

Reflection

Why is coupling gel used in ultrasound?

QUESTION 3

Pulse–echo

An echo returns in 52 μs at 1540 m s⁻¹. Find depth.

QUESTION 4

Doppler

What happens to shift as beam angle approaches 90°?

QUESTION 5

X-ray tube

State two energy transfers in an X-ray tube.

QUESTION 6

Attenuation

μ=0.30 cm⁻¹ and x=4.0 cm. Find I/I₀.

QUESTION 7

CT

Why are many projection angles required?

QUESTION 8

PET

Why are two photons detected in coincidence?

QUESTION 9

Safety

State the ALARA principle.