Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Physics

Question:

Which of the following is/are application(s) of Ultrasonic waves?

Options:

For sending signals

For measuring the depth of sea

In Ultrasonography

All of these

Correct Answer:

All of these

Explanation:

Ultrasonic waves: The longitudinal mechanical waves having frequencies greater than 2000 Hz are called ultrasonic waves. Human ear cannot detect these waves. But certain creatures like dog, cat, bat, mosquito can detect these waves.

Applications of Ultrasonic waves:

1. For sending signals

2. For measuring the depth of sea

3. For cleaning cloths, airplanes and machinery parts of clocks.

4. For removing lamp-shoot from the chimney of factories.

5. In sterilizing of a liquid.

6. In Ultrasonography.