Biophysics Course Overview - PHYS 101
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What branch of science uses the methods of physics to study biological processes?

  • Biology
  • Biophysics (correct)
  • Astrophysics
  • Chemistry

    • Which of the following chapters in the course covers the properties of light?

  • Chapter 1: Units, Statics Equilibrium and Torque
  • Chapter 4: Electromagnetic waves and general properties of light (correct)
  • Chapter 6: Electricity
  • Chapter 5: Optics and physics of the eye

    • How are physical quantities classified in the context of biophysics?

  • Scalar and Vector
  • Base and Derived (correct)
  • Static and Dynamic
  • Discrete and Continuous

    • What is the main goal of studying biophysics in medical and bioscience applications?

    <p>To understand how basic physics is related to biomedical applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the formula $v=at^2+bt^3$, if $t$ is measured in seconds, what does the variable $a$ represent?

    <p>Acceleration in m/s²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter covers fluid dynamics in the course?

    <p>Chapter 2: Fluid Statics, and Fluid Dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described as like the bricks of a building in the classification of physical quantities?

    <p>Base quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total duration allocated for studying the chapter on electricity?

    <p>One week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of the spring force constant k in the SI system?

    <p>N/m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix represents one billionth of a meter?

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

    How is density defined mathematically?

    <p>D = m/V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Avogadro's number, representing the number of atoms or molecules in one mole of a substance?

    <p>6.02 × 10²³</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a solid cube of aluminum has a volume of 0.2 cm³ and a density of 2.7 g/cm³, how many Al atoms are contained in the cube?

    <p>1.2 × 10²²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mass of a single atom (ma) in grams if the atomic mass (A) is 27 g/mol?

    <p>4.49 × 10⁻²⁴</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate density of the standard kilogram Platinum-Iridium cylinder?

    <p>21.461×10³ kg/m³</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the radius of the second sphere if its mass is five times greater than the first sphere with radius 4.50 cm?

    <p>7.69 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating density?

    <p>𝜌 = m/V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents the relation between Pascals and a force applied over an area?

    <p>P = F/A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the air density in a room is 1.21 kg/m³ and the room dimensions are 3.5m x 4.2m x 2.4m, what is the total weight of the air?

    <p>420 N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much force is exerted on a circular piston of radius 1.1 cm when a nurse applies a force of 42 N?

    <p>1.1 x 10^5 Pa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit conversion from 1 N/m² to dyne/cm²?

    <p>10 dyne/cm²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the downward force on the top of your head if the area is 0.040 m² under 1 atm pressure?

    <p>4.04 x 10^3 N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a person of height 1.83 m, how is the hydrostatic difference in blood pressure calculated?

    <p>ΔP = ρgh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the weight of the water column exerted on an eardrum at a depth of 5.0 m with an area of 1 cm²?

    <p>5 N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the SI unit of viscosity?

    <p>Pa.s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Poiseuille's Law, what does viscosity (η) measure in a fluid?

    <p>The resistance to flow within the fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and viscosity?

    <p>Lower viscosity occurs with higher ESR.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the conversion from Fahrenheit to Celsius for a temperature of 98.6°F?

    <p>37°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the temperature in Kelvin when converting 98.6°F to Celsius first and then to Kelvin?

    <p>310.15 K</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a heat source?

    <p>Solid objects in vacuum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thermal equilibrium is achieved when:

    <p>Two objects are in thermal contact with no energy exchange.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The formula for calculating force (F) required for a constant speed (v) is:

    <p>F = ηvA/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation for calculating flow rate Q?

    <p>$Q = \frac{V}{t}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the term 'wettability' in fluid dynamics?

    <p>The inclination of a liquid to spread on a surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to fluid speed as the radius of the tube decreases?

    <p>Fluid speed increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Bernoulli’s equation expressed mathematically?

    <p>p + 2 \rho v^2 + \rho g h = constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary feature of an ideal fluid as described in fluid dynamics?

    <p>It is non-viscous and incompressible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using Bernoulli's equation, what happens to kinetic energy as fluid flows through a narrower section of a pipe?

    <p>Kinetic energy increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of fluid dynamics, what is capillary action primarily a result of?

    <p>Surface tension and adhesive forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the equation $net F_{st} = 2 \pi r \gamma \cos \theta$ represent in fluid dynamics?

    <p>Net force due to surface tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes forced convection?

    <p>It involves circulation by a blower or pump.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of an ideal absorber?

    <p>It absorbs all energy incidents on it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law states that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature at constant pressure?

    <p>Charles's law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the ideal gas law expressed mathematically?

    <p>PV = nRT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the length of a steel railroad track segment when the temperature increases from 0.0°C to 40.0°C?

    <p>It expands linearly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of the universal gas constant R in SI units?

    <p>8.315 J/mol·K</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes natural convection?

    <p>Differences in density due to thermal expansion drive the flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about an ideal gas?

    <p>Its behavior is approximated by the ideal gas law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Biophysics for Physical Therapy

    • Biophysics is a branch of science that uses physics to study biological processes.
    • Physics uses mathematical laws to understand the natural world and can be applied to biological systems.
    • Biophysics helped to understand the structure and function of DNA.

    Course Information

    • Course Name: Biophysics Course
    • Course Code: PHYS 101
    • Hours: 3 Credits (2 hours lectures + 2 hours practical) weekly
    • Total weekly hours: 4
    • Instructor: Prof. Dr. Essam Fadl Abo Zeid, Professor of Physics of Materials Science at Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University

    Grading

    • Midterm Exam and Assignments: 26.6% (40 Marks)
    • Practical Exam and Assignments: 26.6% (40 Marks)
    • Semester works: 6.6% (10 Marks)
    • Final Paper Exam: 40% (60 Marks)
    • Total: 150 Marks

    Midterm Exam and Assignments

    • Midterm Exam: November 2024 (7th week details will be provided)
    • Assignments and Homework: Quizzes every two weeks, available for one week each, through lectures or online website.

    Practical Contents

    • 10 experiments will be demonstrated
    • Ohm's Law
    • Metric Bridge
    • Magnetic Momentum of short bar Magnet
    • Mirrors Optics
    • Mechanical Equivalent of Heat
    • Lenses Optics
    • Stokes' Experiment
    • Hook's Law
    • The Simple Pendulum
    • Velocity of Sounds
    • Final Practical exam will be on one of the above experiments

    Course Statement

    • Provide a firm understanding of the fundamental biophysics.
    • Enable the applications of basic concepts of physics in the medical and biosciences.
    • Understand how basic physics is related to biomedical applications.

    Content of the Course

    • Chapter 1: Units, Statics Equilibrium, and Torque (2 weeks)
    • Chapter 2: Fluid Statics, and Fluid Dynamics (2 weeks)
    • Chapter 3: Heat and Thermodynamics (2 weeks)
    • Chapter 4: Electromagnetic waves and general properties of light (2 weeks)
    • Chapter 5: Optics and physics of the eye (2 weeks)
    • Chapter 6: Electricity (1 week)
    • Chapter 7: Materials properties (2 weeks)

    Chapter 1: Units, Statics Equilibrium and Torque

    • Standards of length, mass, and time required for clarity in the laws of Physics
    • Defining Physical Quantities: Force, Velocity, Volume etc..
    • Base Quantities: Length (L), Mass (M), Time (T).
    • Derived Quantities: Calculated using base units.
    • International System (SI) of units: Standard measurement system for Physics quantities
    • Relationships between different system (cgs, mks, British Eng. System)

    Chapter 2: Fluid Statics, and Fluid Dynamics

    • Difference between Solids and Fluids
    • Density and Pressure Definition and Calculations
    • Variation of Pressure with Depth
    • Pascal's Principle

    Chapter 4: Electromagnetic waves and general properties of light

    • Electromagnetic waves and light
    • Properties of Electromagnetic Waves
    • Speed of EM waves
    • General Properties of Light
    • Wavelength and frequency of EM waves

    Chapter 6: Electricity

    • Electrical conductors
    • Electrical insulators
    • Semiconductors
    • Superconductors
    • Coulomb's law
    • Electric Field
    • Electrical current

    Chapter 7: Materials properties (details not presented in the slides)

    Additional Topics (general)

    • Midterm Exam and Assignments
    • Homework

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