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Section 2: Physics of Ultrasound

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Longitudinal Wave Velocity: V L<br />

The velocity <strong>of</strong> a longitudinal wave is described by the following equation:<br />

V L<br />

E<br />

μ<br />

P<br />

= Longitudinal bulk wave velocity<br />

= Young’s modulus <strong>of</strong> elasticity<br />

= Poisson ratio<br />

= Material density

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