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What are ultrasonic waves and also its properties?

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DEFINITION:Sounds of frequency higher then 20,000Hz which are inaudible to human ear,can be produced and are utilized in many useful ways.Such sounds are called ultrasonics.

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1:In medical feilds utrasonics waves are being used to diagnose and treat different ailments.

2:These waves are also reflected by differently by different organs,tissues,benign or malignant tumors

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