2. A narrow beam of ultrasonic waves reflects off the liver tumor as shown in the figure below. The speed of the ultrasonic wave is 12.0% less in the liver than in the surrounding medium. Determine the depth of the tumor. 12.0 cm 50.0° Liver Liver Tumor

2. A narrow beam of ultrasonic waves reflects off the liver tumor as shown in the figure below. The speed of the ultrasonic wave is 12.0% less in the liver than in the surrounding medium. Determine the depth of the tumor. 12.0 cm 50.0° Liver Liver Tumor

Physics for Scientists and Engineers

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Chapter37: Diffraction Patterns And Polarization

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2. A narrow beam of ultrasonic waves reflects off the liver tumor as shown in the figure below.
The speed of the ultrasonic wave is 12.0% less in the liver than in the surrounding medium.
Determine the depth of the tumor.
12.0 cm
50.0°
Liver
Liver
Tumor

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