Physics
Grade-8
Easy
Question
Kidney stones can be cured using ________.
- Ultra sound
- Infra sound
- Audible sound
- None
Hint:
Higher frequencies.
The correct answer is: Ultra sound
- Ultrasonic waves are used to break kidney stones.
- This is known as Lithotripsy.
- So, the correct option is a.
- High energy sound waves are passed through the body without injuring it and break the stone into small pieces.
- This technique is known as lithotripsy.
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