Sound speed = ultrasound speed?

In summary, ultrasound, which is sound with a high frequency that cannot be heard, has the same speed in air as any other form of sound. This is supported by the fact that the speed of sound is nearly independent of frequency according to A B Wood's "A Textbook of Sound." While it may not make a difference for the lab report, it may have an impact at low pressures.
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bznm
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Hi, I'm doing a lab report and I need to know if ultrasound speed in the air is the same of sound speed in the air.
Thank you
 
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Ultrasound is just sound with a very high frequency such that we can't hear it. Therefore, yes, it is identical to any other form of sound, including its speed in air.
 
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bznm said:
Hi, I'm doing a lab report and I need to know if ultrasound speed in the air is the same of sound speed in the air.
Thank you

boneh3ad said:
Ultrasound is just sound with a very high frequency such that we can't hear it. Therefore, yes, it is identical to any other form of sound, including its speed in air.

Lookes like boneh3ad is right: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/sound/souspe.html

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Speed of sound is very nearly independent of frequency, but not quite, (see A B Wood, A Textbook of Sound (Bell, London, 1946))

For your purposes I doubt it would make a difference. However for low pressures it might.
 
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Thank you very much ;)
 

1. What is sound speed?

Sound speed refers to the speed at which sound waves travel through a medium. It is often measured in meters per second and can vary depending on the properties of the medium, such as temperature and pressure.

2. What is ultrasound speed?

Ultrasound speed is the speed at which ultrasound waves travel through a medium. It is also measured in meters per second and can vary based on the properties of the medium.

3. How does sound speed compare to ultrasound speed?

Sound speed and ultrasound speed are often used interchangeably because they both refer to the speed of sound waves. However, ultrasound speed specifically refers to the speed of high-frequency sound waves that are used in medical imaging and other applications.

4. What factors affect the speed of sound and ultrasound?

The speed of sound and ultrasound can be affected by various factors, such as temperature, pressure, and the density and elasticity of the medium. In general, the speed of sound increases with higher temperature and decreases with higher pressure.

5. Why is the speed of sound and ultrasound important?

The speed of sound and ultrasound are important in various fields, including science, engineering, and medicine. Understanding the speed of sound and ultrasound can help in the design of structures and devices, as well as in diagnostics and medical treatments.

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