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What this question is testing
Objective: Pulsed ultrasound
Prompt focus: The duty factor of a pulsed ultrasound system describes which of the following?
Why the correct answer works
The fraction of time the system is actively transmitting sound
The duty factor is the fraction of time the system is actively transmitting sound.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
The duty factor is the fraction of time the transducer is actively transmitting a pulse. In pulsed imaging the duty factor is small because the system spends most of its time listening for echoes.
Simple analogy
Think of pulsed ultrasound like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
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