Physics in Radiology: Linear Velocity and Acceleration

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What is the formula to calculate linear velocity ()?

 = s / t

What is the unit of linear acceleration (a)?

Meters per second squared (m/s²)

How is linear acceleration (a) defined?

Rate of change of velocity with time

What is the relationship between force (F), mass (m), and acceleration (a)?

F = m * a

How is average acceleration (a av) calculated?

a av = f - 0 / t

What does deacceleration (- a) refer to?

Decrease in velocity with time

What is the measure of the force that can cause an object to rotate about an axis?

Torque

What is the principle in physics stating that the total energy of a closed system remains constant?

Conservation of energy

In the equation F = ma, what does 'F' represent?

Centripetal force

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

$EK = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$

What is the measure of the movement energy of an object?

Kinetic energy

What is the unit of power?

Watt-hour

What is the formula for power?

$Power = work done / time taken$

What is a device used to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy?

Electric generator

What does a capacitor store?

Voltage

'Inertia of uniform disc' is given by which expression?

$1/2MR^2$

What is the formula for work?

$W = F.d$

What does 'EK' represent in the formula $EK = 1/2 mv^2$?

Kinetic energy

Test your knowledge of linear velocity and acceleration in basic physics as applied to radiology. Learn how to calculate linear velocity using the formula and understand the concept of linear acceleration as the rate of change of velocity over time.

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