Biophysics: Bridging Biology and Physics
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What is the main goal of physics?

  • To explore chemical processes in living organisms
  • To apply mathematical equations to biological systems
  • To understand how living organisms function
  • To study matter and its motion through space and time (correct)
  • What did biophysics researchers discover in 1953?

  • The composition of genes
  • The structure of DNA double helix (correct)
  • The process of protein synthesis
  • The function of enzymes
  • Which science applies the approaches and methods of physics to study the biological system?

  • Biophysics (correct)
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Which branch of science studies life and living organisms?

    <p>Biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>&quot;Bios&quot; (life) and &quot;Logos&quot; (study)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Fundamental and Derived</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a fundamental quantity?

    <p>Length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are units in the context of physical quantities?

    <p>Measurements of physical quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Centimeter, gram, second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining equation for area?

    <p>length * width</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>M.K.S. system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are dimensions of a physical quantity?

    <p>The powers to which fundamental quantities must be raised</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of density?

    <p>kg/m^3</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mass, Length, Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main subject of the text provided?

    <p>Biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>M.K.S. system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the dimensions of a physical quantity?

    <p>Mass, length, time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mass, Length, Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of science studies life and living organisms?

    <p>Biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Centimeter, gram, second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of density?

    <p>Grams per cubic centimeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining equation for area?

    <p>$A = l \times w$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of science studies life and living organisms?

    <p>Biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mass, Length, Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Gram, Second, Centimeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>-78.5 degrees Celsius</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>5.17 atm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what temperature does dry ice sublimate at atmospheric pressure?

    <p>18.3 degrees Celsius</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>14.5 pounds of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>15.5 pounds of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which applications is dry ice mentioned to be used?

    <p>Cooling, preservation, and in carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To ensure efficiency in cutting materials like metals, plastics, and glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The power supply and the quality of the laser beam</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Automotive, aerospace, and electronics manufacturing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>In surgery and in the production of medical devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Size, power, and other factors'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It indicates that the text has been translated by a machine using Google Translate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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