Biophysics: Bridging Biology and Physics

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What is the main goal of physics?

To study matter and its motion through space and time

What did biophysics researchers discover in 1953?

The structure of DNA double helix

Which science applies the approaches and methods of physics to study the biological system?

Biophysics

Which branch of science studies life and living organisms?

Biology

From which Greek words is the name 'Biology' derived?

"Bios" (life) and "Logos" (study)

What are the two types of physical quantities mentioned in the text?

Fundamental and Derived

Which of the following is a fundamental quantity?

Length

What are units in the context of physical quantities?

Measurements of physical quantities

In the C.G.S. system, which of the following are the fundamental units?

Centimeter, gram, second

What is the defining equation for area?

length * width

Which system of units uses meter, kilogram, and second as fundamental units?

M.K.S. system

What are dimensions of a physical quantity?

The powers to which fundamental quantities must be raised

What is the unit of density?

kg/m^3

What are the fundamental quantities expressed by the symbols [M], [L], and [T]?

Mass, Length, Time

What is the main subject of the text provided?

Biology

Which system of units uses meter, kilogram, and second as fundamental units?

M.K.S. system

What are the dimensions of a physical quantity?

Mass, length, time

What are the fundamental quantities expressed by the symbols [M], [L], and [T]?

Mass, Length, Time

Which branch of science studies life and living organisms?

Biology

In the C.G.S. system, which of the following are the fundamental units?

Centimeter, gram, second

What is the unit of density?

Grams per cubic centimeter

What is the defining equation for area?

$A = l \times w$

Which branch of science studies life and living organisms?

Biology

What are the fundamental quantities expressed by the symbols [M], [L], and [T]?

Mass, Length, Time

In the C.G.S. system, which of the following are the fundamental units?

Gram, Second, Centimeter

What is the temperature of dry ice mentioned in the text?

-78.5 degrees Celsius

At what pressure does dry ice exist according to the text?

5.17 atm

At what temperature does dry ice sublimate at atmospheric pressure?

18.3 degrees Celsius

How much water can 1 pound of dry ice absorb according to the text?

14.5 pounds of water

How much water can be dissolved in 1 pound of dry ice according to the text?

15.5 pounds of water

In which applications is dry ice mentioned to be used?

Cooling, preservation, and in carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers

What is the importance of a high-pressure CO2 gas supply for CO2 lasers?

To ensure efficiency in cutting materials like metals, plastics, and glass

What can affect the efficiency of a CO2 laser according to the text?

The power supply and the quality of the laser beam

In which industries is the use of CO2 lasers common according to the text?

Automotive, aerospace, and electronics manufacturing

What are some medical applications mentioned for CO2 lasers in the text?

In surgery and in the production of medical devices

What can affect the cost of a CO2 laser according to the text?

'Size, power, and other factors'

'Machine Translated by Google' is frequently repeated throughout the text. What is its significance?

It indicates that the text has been translated by a machine using Google Translate.

Study Notes

  • The text appears to be in Arabic with machine translations in English interspersed throughout.
  • The text mentions "app=desktop&v=egURSFBCaOU" at the beginning, but it is unclear what this refers to.
  • The text discusses "dry ice" and its use in various applications, such as cooling, preservation, and in carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers.
  • Dry ice is described as having a temperature of -78.5 degrees Celsius (-109.3 degrees Fahrenheit), and its pressure is given as 5.17 atm.
  • The text mentions that dry ice sublimates (turns directly from a solid to a gas) at atmospheric pressure and a temperature of 18.3 degrees Celsius (64.9 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • The text mentions that 1 pound of dry ice can absorb 14.5 pounds of water, and 15.5 pounds of water can be dissolved in 1 pound of dry ice.
  • The text states that dry ice can be used as a coolant in thermoelectric coolers, and the efficiency of these coolers can depend on the properties of dry ice, such as its heat capacity and thermal conductivity.
  • The text also mentions the use of dry ice in carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers, and the importance of having a high-pressure (63-64 atm) CO2 gas supply for these lasers.
  • The text mentions that a CO2 laser can be used to cut various materials, such as metals, plastics, and glass.
  • The text mentions that the efficiency of a CO2 laser can depend on factors such as the laser's power supply, the quality of the laser beam, and the properties of the material being cut.
  • The text mentions that the cost of a CO2 laser can vary depending on its size, power, and other factors, and that high-power lasers can be quite expensive.
  • The text mentions that the use of CO2 lasers is common in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics manufacturing.
  • The text also mentions the use of CO2 lasers in medical applications, such as in surgery and in the production of medical devices.
  • The text provides a link to a YouTube video for more information.
  • The text frequently repeats the phrase "Machine Translated by Google" throughout.

Explore the interdisciplinary field of biophysics, which connects the principles of biology and physics. Learn about the fundamental concepts of physics and biology and how they intersect in this bridging science.

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