\documentclass[10pt,a4paper]{article} % Packages \usepackage{fancyhdr} % For header and footer \usepackage{multicol} % Allows multicols in tables \usepackage{tabularx} % Intelligent column widths \usepackage{tabulary} % Used in header and footer \usepackage{hhline} % Border under tables \usepackage{graphicx} % For images \usepackage{xcolor} % For hex colours %\usepackage[utf8x]{inputenc} % For unicode character support \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} % Without this we get weird character replacements \usepackage{colortbl} % For coloured tables \usepackage{setspace} % For line height \usepackage{lastpage} % Needed for total page number \usepackage{seqsplit} % Splits long words. %\usepackage{opensans} % Can't make this work so far. Shame. Would be lovely. \usepackage[normalem]{ulem} % For underlining links % Most of the following are not required for the majority % of cheat sheets but are needed for some symbol support. \usepackage{amsmath} % Symbols \usepackage{MnSymbol} % Symbols \usepackage{wasysym} % Symbols %\usepackage[english,german,french,spanish,italian]{babel} % Languages % Document Info \author{Alyssabruestle1} \pdfinfo{ /Title (spi-board-review.pdf) /Creator (Cheatography) /Author (Alyssabruestle1) /Subject (SPI Board Review Cheat Sheet) } % Lengths and widths \addtolength{\textwidth}{6cm} \addtolength{\textheight}{-1cm} \addtolength{\hoffset}{-3cm} \addtolength{\voffset}{-2cm} \setlength{\tabcolsep}{0.2cm} % Space between columns \setlength{\headsep}{-12pt} % Reduce space between header and content \setlength{\headheight}{85pt} % If less, LaTeX automatically increases it \renewcommand{\footrulewidth}{0pt} % Remove footer line \renewcommand{\headrulewidth}{0pt} % Remove header line \renewcommand{\seqinsert}{\ifmmode\allowbreak\else\-\fi} % Hyphens in seqsplit % This two commands together give roughly % the right line height in the tables \renewcommand{\arraystretch}{1.3} \onehalfspacing % Commands \newcommand{\SetRowColor}[1]{\noalign{\gdef\RowColorName{#1}}\rowcolor{\RowColorName}} % Shortcut for row colour \newcommand{\mymulticolumn}[3]{\multicolumn{#1}{>{\columncolor{\RowColorName}}#2}{#3}} % For coloured multi-cols \newcolumntype{x}[1]{>{\raggedright}p{#1}} % New column types for ragged-right paragraph columns \newcommand{\tn}{\tabularnewline} % Required as custom column type in use % Font and Colours \definecolor{HeadBackground}{HTML}{333333} \definecolor{FootBackground}{HTML}{666666} \definecolor{TextColor}{HTML}{333333} \definecolor{DarkBackground}{HTML}{73A580} \definecolor{LightBackground}{HTML}{F6F9F7} \renewcommand{\familydefault}{\sfdefault} \color{TextColor} % Header and Footer \pagestyle{fancy} \fancyhead{} % Set header to blank \fancyfoot{} % Set footer to blank \fancyhead[L]{ \noindent \begin{multicols}{3} \begin{tabulary}{5.8cm}{C} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \vspace{-7pt} {\parbox{\dimexpr\textwidth-2\fboxsep\relax}{\noindent \hspace*{-6pt}\includegraphics[width=5.8cm]{/web/www.cheatography.com/public/images/cheatography_logo.pdf}} } \end{tabulary} \columnbreak \begin{tabulary}{11cm}{L} \vspace{-2pt}\large{\bf{\textcolor{DarkBackground}{\textrm{SPI Board Review Cheat Sheet}}}} \\ \normalsize{by \textcolor{DarkBackground}{Alyssabruestle1} via \textcolor{DarkBackground}{\uline{cheatography.com/170636/cs/37156/}}} \end{tabulary} \end{multicols}} \fancyfoot[L]{ \footnotesize \noindent \begin{multicols}{3} \begin{tabulary}{5.8cm}{LL} \SetRowColor{FootBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{p{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Cheatographer}} \\ \vspace{-2pt}Alyssabruestle1 \\ \uline{cheatography.com/alyssabruestle1} \\ \end{tabulary} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabulary}{5.8cm}{L} \SetRowColor{FootBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{p{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Cheat Sheet}} \\ \vspace{-2pt}Not Yet Published.\\ Updated 17th February, 2023.\\ Page {\thepage} of \pageref{LastPage}. \end{tabulary} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabulary}{5.8cm}{L} \SetRowColor{FootBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{p{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Sponsor}} \\ \SetRowColor{white} \vspace{-5pt} %\includegraphics[width=48px,height=48px]{dave.jpeg} Measure your website readability!\\ www.readability-score.com \end{tabulary} \end{multicols}} \begin{document} \raggedright \raggedcolumns % Set font size to small. Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{3} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.89126 cm} x{3.08574 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Acoustic Variables}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Pressure (Pascals (Pa)): & concentration of force in an area \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Density (km/cm\textasciicircum{}3): & concentration of mass in a volume \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Distance (cm or mm): & refers to the distance a particle moves. \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{Used to differentiate between the different types of waves (heat, light, sound etc). If one of the 3 variables have rhythmic oscillations then it is a sound waves.} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Basic Review}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{All waves carry what?} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Energy} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Sound must travel in a \_\_\_\_\_\_ line} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Straight} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{ALL sound waves are \_\_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_\_} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Longitudinal and mechanical} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Sound (mechanical waves) need a \_\_\_\_\_\_ to travel through} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Medium} \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 3) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Molecules in a sound wave are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Compressed and rarefied} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 3) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Acoustic Propagation Properties} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}The effect medium has on sound waves.} \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 2) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Bioeffects} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}The effects sound waves have on body tissue.} \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 2) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{What are 2 types of mechanical waves?} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Transverse and longitudinal.} \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 2) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{What is the average speed of sound in soft tissue?} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}1540 m/s OR 1.54 mm} \tn % Row Count 20 (+ 2) % Row 9 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Another word for stiffness is?} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Bulk modulus} \tn % Row Count 22 (+ 2) % Row 10 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Stiffness and speed are \_\_\_\_\_ related.} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Directly; increased speed = increased stiffness.} \tn % Row Count 25 (+ 3) % Row 11 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Speed and density are \_\_\_\_\_ related.} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Inversely; increased speed = decreased density.} \tn % Row Count 27 (+ 2) % Row 12 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Sound travels the same speed no matter what \_\_\_\_\_.} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Frequency; 5Mhz probe and 15 Mhz probe will travel at the same speed.} \tn % Row Count 30 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.05271 cm} x{1.78503 cm} x{1.73926 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Acoustic Parameters}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Period \seqsplit{(microseconds):} & Time it take to complete one cycle. & Source, NO \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \seqsplit{Frequency} (MHz): & \# of cycles per second. & Source, NO \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Power (Watts): & Rate of energy & Source, YES by adjusting output power. \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \seqsplit{Intensity} (W/cm\textasciicircum{}2) & Concentration of energy. & Source, YES by adjusting output power. \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 3) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \seqsplit{Amplitude} (Pa): & The difference between the baseline and peak of a wave (bigness). & Source, YES by adjusting output power. \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 5) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \seqsplit{Wavelength} (mm): & Distance to complete one cycle. \seqsplit{(1.54mm/frequency)} & Source AND medium, NO \tn % Row Count 20 (+ 4) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \seqsplit{Propagation} speed (m/s) & How fast a sound wave travels through a medium. & Medium, NO \tn % Row Count 24 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}---} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Used to define characteristics of a continuous wave (wave that is unable to produce an image).}} \newline - Period and frequency are reciprocals. \newline - Frequency is inversely related to period and wavelength. \newline - Wavelength and period are directly related. \newline - Propagation speed is determined by stiffness and density.} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}---} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Intensity}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Used to evaluate tissue exposure to sound energy} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Determines the effects sound has on tissue.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Intensity is important when studying what?} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Bioeffects} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The strongest intensity is at they \_\_\_\_\_\_ of the beam.} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Center/Focus (smallest area).} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{What intensity is the most important when studying bioeffects?} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}SPTA} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 3) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{SPTP is the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ intensity} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Highest} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 2) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{SATA is the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ intensity.} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Lowest} \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 2) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{ALL intensities have units of?} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}W/cm\textasciicircum{}2 (power/area)} \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.51041 cm} x{1.51041 cm} x{1.55618 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{5 Parameters of Pulsed Sound}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Pulse duration \seqsplit{(microseconds):} & Time is takes to complete one pulse. & Source, NO \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Spatial Pulse Length (mm): & Distance it takes to complete one pulse. & Source, NO \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 4) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Pulse Repetition Period (PRP): & Time from the start of one pulse to the start of the next (includes transmit and receiving time). & Source, YES by adjusting depth (Directly related). \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 8) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) (kHz): & \# of pulses per second. & Source, Yes by adjusting depth (inversely related). \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 4) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Duty Factor (\%): & Percentage of time that the pulse is on. & Source, YES by adjusting depth (inversely related). \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}---} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{Characteristics used to define a pulse wave (wave that is able to produce an image). \newline - A pulse is made up of multiple cycles. \newline - 3 out the 5 parameter can be adjusted using depth.} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}---} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{How Sound Travels Through Media}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Attenuation} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Decrease in power, intensity, and amplitude due to sound waves decreasing as they propagate through media.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Distance and attenuation are \_\_\_\_\_ related.} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Directly; increased distance = increased attenuation.} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Frequency and attenuation are \_\_\_\_\_\_ related.} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Directly; increased frequency = increased attenuation.} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{3 processes that contribute to attenuation:} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}1. Reflection 2. Scattering 3. Absorption} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{2 types of reflection (energy reflected back):} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}{\bf{1. Specular:}} smooth boundary, one direction {\bf{2. Diffuse:}} irregular border, multiple directions.} \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 4) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Scattering} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Waves redirected in many directions due to small tissue interface; when tissue is \textless{} wavelength. Directly related to frequency.} \tn % Row Count 20 (+ 4) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Rayleigh scattering} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}When structures are MUCH smaller than the beams wavelength. EX: RBC. Rayleigh scattering = frequency\textasciicircum{}4. They are directly proportional; increased frequency = increased Rayleigh scattering.} \tn % Row Count 25 (+ 5) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Absorption} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Ultrasonic energy is converted into heat. Directly related to frequency.} \tn % Row Count 28 (+ 3) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Attenuation Coefficient (dB/cm)} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Used to compare the amount of attenuation in certain circumstances. Measured in decibels for when sound travels 1 cm.} \tn % Row Count 32 (+ 4) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{How Sound Travels Through Media (cont)}} \tn % Row 9 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Total attenuation = Attenuation coefficient x Distance (cm)} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}EX: depth = 5cm AC = 2 dB/cm then total attenuation = 10 dB.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 10 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Attenuation Coefficient in soft tissue = frequency/2} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 2) % Row 11 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Half layer thickness (penetration depth or half-boundary layer)} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}The distance sound travels in tissue that reduces intensity in half; Thin half layer = attenuates more} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 5) % Row 12 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Impedance (rayls)} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Resistance to sound traveling in a medium. Impedance = density x speed.} \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 3) % Row 13 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Normal incidence} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Sound beam strikes boundary at 90 degrees (orthogonal, perpendicular, right). Reflection occurs if the boundaries have different impedances.} \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 4) % Row 14 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Oblique incidence} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Sound beam strikes at any other angle other than 90 degrees; angle of incidence = angle of reflection.} \tn % Row Count 22 (+ 4) % Row 15 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Incident intensity (\%)} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Intensity before striking boundary; incident intensity = reflected intensity + transmitted intensity.} \tn % Row Count 26 (+ 4) % Row 16 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Reflected intensity} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Intensity of sound wave after striking boundary and retuning.} \tn % Row Count 29 (+ 3) % Row 17 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Transmitted intensity} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}intensity of sound wave after striking boundary.} \tn % Row Count 32 (+ 3) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{How Sound Travels Through Media (cont)}} \tn % Row 18 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Refraction} \tn \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Transmission with a bend. Can only occur IF 1. oblique incidence and 2. different propagation speeds of 2 media.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}