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Preparatory Notes for ASNT NDT Level III Examination - Ultrasonic Testing, UT

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However, as stated previously, sound waves originate from multiple points<br />

along the face of the transducer. The lower image to the right shows what the<br />

sound field would look like if the waves originated from just two points. It can<br />

be seen that where the waves interact, there are areas of constructive and<br />

destructive interference. The points of constructive interference are often<br />

referred to as nodes.<br />

The points of constructive interference<br />

are often referred to as nodes

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