Physics Chapter on Mechanics and Biophysics

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What is a key characteristic of a vector?

  • It cannot be represented graphically.
  • It is always positive.
  • It has only magnitude.
  • It has both magnitude and direction. (correct)

Which equation is correctly formulated for calculating the final velocity given initial velocity, acceleration, and time?

  • vf = 1/2at2
  • vf = vo - at
  • vf = vo + at (correct)
  • vf2 = vo + 2aΔx

In solving projectile motion problems, what should be done first?

  • Determine the initial velocity.
  • Draw the free body diagram. (correct)
  • Identify the type of projectile motion problem.
  • Calculate the projectile's range.

Which of the following fields of mechanics deals with both electrical and gravitational forces?

<p>Macroscopic mechanics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the equation Δx = vot + 1/2at2 calculate?

<p>Distance traveled under constant acceleration. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of biophysics?

<p>Application of theories and methods of physics to understand biological systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Bernoulli's Principle help to determine in fluid dynamics?

<p>The relationship between pressure and velocity in a flowing fluid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a complex system in biophysics?

<p>It has relationships between its substructures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Continuity Equation, what does the term p1A1v1 represent?

<p>Density, area and fluid velocity at point 1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition indicates a turbulent flow using Reynold’s Number?

<p>R &gt; 150 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of system requires a large amount of information to specify its dynamics?

<p>Disordered systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which equation represents the work done when a force is applied at an angle?

<p>W = Fd cosΘ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the formula F = ΔP/R represent in the context of blood flow?

<p>The flow of blood based on pressure difference and resistance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about models in biophysics is correct?

<p>Models need to be clear and consistent for accurate predictions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the equation sqrt(2𝑔∆ℎ) calculate?

<p>The speed of fluid exiting a hole in a body (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the historical focus of biophysical studies before it shifted to molecular levels?

<p>Macroscopic properties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for a model to be effective in studying biophysical principles?

<p>It must define localizable systems without external influences. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the ratio of a characteristic convective inertial momentum to the impulse of the body due to viscous force?

<p>Reynold’s number (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle states that the pressure in a fluid decreases as the fluid's velocity increases?

<p>Bernoulli's Principle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What value does the vertical acceleration (Ay) have in projectile motion?

<p>-9.81 m/s² (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Newton's first law, what happens to an object when forces are balanced?

<p>It remains at rest or continues in motion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation that describes the torque produced by a force acting on an object?

<p>T = r f sin Θ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship described by Newton's third law?

<p>For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which equation correctly describes power in terms of work?

<p>P = W/t (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method is used in acoustic tweezers to manipulate bioparticles using resonance patterns?

<p>Standing wave (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do traveling wave acoustic tweezers achieve manipulation in three-dimensional space?

<p>By controlling the phase patterns of the acoustic waves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes acoustic impedance?

<p>Degree at which a material resists transfer in sound energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a stethoscope?

<p>To amplify and hear heart sounds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of recording does a phonocardiogram (PCG) provide?

<p>Amplified sounds of the heartbeat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What unique characteristic of histotripsy makes it suitable for cancer treatment?

<p>It is a non-invasive, non-thermal method (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do air chambers in stethoscopes play?

<p>They match impedance between skin and air (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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