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No. They are mechanical waves, ultrasonic waves are sound waves and require a medium for propagation. The word ultrasonic denotes that they have a frequency above the audible range (above 20 KHz).

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What is the reason for ultrasonic waves not being in the form of electromagnetic waves?

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Which animal can hear ultrasonic waves?

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How can you trace ultrasonic waves?

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Can ultrasonic wave pass through 1Cm thick iron plate?

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