What are ultrasonic sounds? Write some applications of ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasonic waves are sound waves of frequency greater than the human audible frequency. Ultrasound refers to the sound with frequency higher than 20 kHz. Ultrasound is commonly used for the ultrasound scanning purpose.
Ultrasound finds its uses in many fields, some of them are:
(1) Fluid Science - Measuring fluid flows.
(2)Material Science - To measure material thickness of various types
(3) Dental Science - Treating and cleansing of teeth
(4) Surgery - Removal of fatty tissues, liposuction
(5) Chemistry - Producing consumable alcohol, ethanol.