Computational Nanomechanics Dynamics of Atoms Quiz 3

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What does the initialization process for ab initio molecular dynamics involve?

Setting initial positions and velocities compatible with the structure to be studied. (correct)

Setting initial positions and velocities to random values.

Setting initial positions to overlap with the structure and initializing velocities to zero.

Setting initial positions to short distances and initializing velocities using a random distribution.

Why are initial velocities in molecular dynamics often set to zero or small?

To prevent the atoms from moving too quickly.

To avoid excessive thermalization.

To simplify the simulation process.

To enable thermalization through increasing the temperature according to Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution. (correct)

What is the purpose of avoiding overlap and short distances in setting initial positions for molecular dynamics simulations?

To prevent atoms from escaping the simulation boundaries.

To ensure proper interactions between atoms. (correct)

To reduce computational complexity.

To minimize the effect of external forces on the atoms.

What type of differential equations are involved in the initialization process for molecular dynamics simulations?

Second order differential equations Signup and view all the answers

What are reduced units used for in computational nanomechanics?

To improve computational efficiency by scaling all quantities to a few fundamental units. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of computational nanomechanics, what does 'ab initio' refer to?

'From the beginning' or 'from first principles' simulations. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of boundary condition is commonly used in molecular dynamics simulations to mimic an infinitely repeating system?

Periodic BCs Signup and view all the answers

What type of interactions are represented by 3-body covalent interactions in molecular force fields?

Angle-bending interactions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Verlet list in molecular dynamics simulations?

To identify bonded atom pairs within a specific cutoff radius Signup and view all the answers

In molecular force fields, what do hybrid orbitals and torsional potentials primarily influence?

Covalent bond lengths Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of linked lists in molecular dynamics simulations?

To efficiently manage non-bonded interactions Signup and view all the answers

Which interaction type is primarily influenced by the functional forms for van der Waals forces in molecular simulations?

Dispersion forces Signup and view all the answers

What do covalent interactions in molecular force fields primarily govern?

Chemical bond formation and breaking Signup and view all the answers

What is the key role of atom type parameters in molecular force fields?

To describe the interaction strengths between different atom types Signup and view all the answers

Which type of computational method is often used to compute interatomic potentials in molecular dynamics simulations?

Ab initio methods Signup and view all the answers

What are conserved quantities associated with in classical mechanics?

Time-independent systems Signup and view all the answers

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