Physics Lecture 1: Scalars and Vectors
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What is the main use of scalar quantities in medical technology?

  • Determining the velocity of blood flow
  • Measuring the force exerted by muscles
  • Calculating drug dosages and body mass index (correct)
  • Measuring the direction of electrical signals
  • What is the use of force as a vector quantity in medical technology?

  • Measuring the force exerted by muscles (correct)
  • Calculating energy expenditure
  • Determining the direction of blood flow
  • Measuring heart rate
  • What is the purpose of measuring time in medical technology?

  • Measuring the duration of medical procedures (correct)
  • Determining the velocity of muscle contractions
  • Calculating drug dosages
  • Monitoring heart rate
  • What is the use of velocity and acceleration as vector quantities in medical technology?

    <p>Measuring the speed and direction of blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of measuring energy and power as scalar quantities in medical technology?

    <p>Measuring the energy absorbed by the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the use of magnetic fields as vector quantities in medical technology?

    <p>Creating images of the body's internal structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the use of vector quantities in medical technology?

    <p>Measuring the direction and magnitude of electrical signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between scalar and vector quantities?

    <p>Scalar quantities have magnitude only, while vector quantities have both magnitude and direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in medical technology?

    <p>Stimulating nerves and muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the use of magnetic navigation in medical technology?

    <p>Guiding medical devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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