The duty factor of the ultrasound unit represents which of the following characteristics of the ultrasound that is being delivered to the patient?

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The duty factor of an ultrasound unit refers to the percentage of time that the ultrasound machine is actually emitting sound waves (on time) versus the total time it could potentially be emitting those waves. It is a measure of the proportion of "on" time to the total cycle time (which includes both "on" and "off" time), indicating how frequently the ultrasound is being pulsed.

The Duty Factor of the Ultrasound Unit Represents Which of the Following