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Ultrasound: Meaning, Frequency and Effects

After reading this article you will learn about Ultrasound:- 1. Meaning of Ultrasound 2. Low-Frequency Ultrasound 3. Biological Effects 4. Permissible Levels. Meaning of Ultrasound: Ultrasound is a mechanical vibration of an elastic medium in which it is propagated in the form of alternating compressions and expansions. Ultrasonic vibrations cover frequency ranges beyond about 16-20 kHz, which are not audible [...]

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Measures to Counteract Harmful Effects of Ultrasound

This article throws light upon the top two measures to counteract harmful effects of ultrasound. The effects are: 1. Technical Preventive Measures 2. Medical Preventive Measures. 1. Technical Preventive Measures: The prevention of the harmful effects of ultrasound and also of noise from industrial ultrasonic equipment relies on several technical preventive measures such as: a. Automatic loading and unloading of [...]

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