Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences: Mechanics

✍ Scribed by David V. Guerra

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2023
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 258
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This textbook provides an accessible introduction to physics for undergraduate students in the life sciences, including those majoring in all branches of biology, biochemistry, and psychology and students working on pre-professional programs such as pre-medical, pre-dental, and physical therapy. The text is geared for the algebra-based physics course, often named College Physics in the United States.

The order of topics studied are such that most of the problems in the text can be solved with the methods of Statics or Dynamics. That is, they require a free body diagram, the application of Newton’s Laws, and any necessary kinematics. Constructing the text with a standardized problem-solving methodology, simplifies this aspect of the course and allows students to focus on the application of physics to the study of biological systems. Along the way, students apply these techniques to find the tension in a tendon, the sedimentation rate of red blood cells in haemoglobin, the torques and forces on a bacterium employing a flagellum to propel itself through a viscous fluid, and the terminal velocity of a protein moving in a Gel Electrophoresis device.

This is part one of a two-volume set; volume 2 introduces students to the conserved-quantities and applies these problem-solving techniques to topics in Thermodynamics, Electrical Circuits, Optics, and Atomic and Nuclear Physics always with continued focus on biological applications.

Key Features:

• Organised and centred around analysis techniques, not traditional Mechanics and E&M.

• Presents a unified approach, in a different order, meaning that the same laboratories, equipment, and demonstrations can be used when teaching the course.

• Demonstrates to students that the analysis and concepts they are learning are critical to the understanding of biological systems.

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Volume 1: Introduction
1.2 Chapter 1: Matter, Units, and Vectors
1.2.1 Introduction
1.2.2 Matter
1.2.3 Units
1.2.4 Vectors and Scalars
1.2.4.1 Instantaneous or Average
1.2.4.2 Graphical Representation of a Vector
1.2.4.3 Examples: Vectors
1.2.4.4 Vector Addition
1.2.4.5 Example of Vector Addition
1.3 Chapter Questions and Problems
1.3.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1.3.2 Problems
Chapter 2 Forces and Static Equilibrium
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Forces
2.3 Weight and Mass
2.4 Force Vectors
2.4.1 Vector Components
2.5 Net Force
2.6 Translational Equilibrium
2.6.1 One-Dimensional Translational Equilibrium
2.6.2 Two-Dimensional Translational Equilibrium
2.7 Examples of 2-D Statics
2.8 Answer to Chapter Question
2.9 Chapter Questions and Problems
2.9.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
2.9.2 Problems
Chapter 3 Torque and Rotational Equilibrium
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Torque
3.2.1 Direction of the Torque
3.2.2 Examples of Calculating Torques
3.3 Net Torque
3.4 Center of Mass
3.5 Rotational Equilibrium
3.5.1 Rotational Equilibrium Concept Map
3.5.2 Rotational Equilibrium Examples
3.6 Chapter Question: Answer
3.7 Chapter Questions and Problems
3.7.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
3.7.2 Problems
Appendix 1: Cross-Product Form of the Torque Equation
Mnemonic Device to Use for the Cross-Product
Chapter 4 Gravity and the Forces of Nature
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The Four Forces of Nature
4.3 Universal Law of Gravity
4.3.1 Finding the Value of G
4.4 Gravitational Field
4.5 Gravity is Universal
4.5.1 General Relativity
4.6 Chapter Question Answer
4.7 Chapter Questions and Problems
4.7.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
4.7.2 Problems
Chapter 5 Electric Forces and Fields
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Charge
5.2.1 Units of Charge
5.2.2 Types of Materials
5.3 Coulomb’s Law
5.3.1 Examples of Calculations Using Coulomb’s Law
5.4 Electric Fields
5.4.1 Electric Field Due to a Particle
5.4.2 Examples of Computing Electric Field Strength
5.4.3 Electric Field Lines and Electric Field Diagrams
5.5 Electrostatics and Gravity
5.6 Gauss’ Law
5.7 Answer to Chapter Question
5.8 Questions and Problems
5.8.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
5.8.2 Problems
Appendix: Nuclear Forces
The Nuclear Strong Force
The Nuclear Weak Force
Chapter 6 Magnetic Forces
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Magnets
6.3 Magnetic Force on an Electrical Current
6.3.1 Units of Magnetic Field
6.3.2 Example of Computing a Magnetic Force on a Current-Carrying Wire
6.4 Magnetic Force on a Moving Charged Particle
6.4.1 Examples of Computing the Force on a Moving Charged Particle
6.5 Ampere’s Law
6.6 Magnetic Moment
6.7 Answer to the Chapter Question
6.8 Chapter Questions and Problems
6.8.1 Multiple Choice Questions
6.8.2 Problems
Appendix: Cross-Product Form of the Magnetic Force Equation
Chapter 7 Kinematics
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Kinematic Definitions
7.2.1 One-Dimensional Motion
7.3 Kinematic Graphs
7.3.1 Constant Velocity Graphs
7.3.2 Constant Acceleration Graphs
7.3.3 Combined Motion Graphs
7.4 Kinematic Equations
7.5 Answer to Chapter Question
7.6 Chapter Questions and Problems
7.6.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
7.6.2 Problems
Chapter 8 Dynamics 1
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Kinematics Review
8.3 Newton’s Laws
8.4 Dynamics
8.4.1 Dynamics Examples
8.5 Inertial Frame (The Fine Print)
8.6 Answer to Chapter Question
8.7 Questions and Problems
8.7.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
8.7.2 Problems
Chapter 9 Dynamics 2
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Friction
9.3 Inclined Planes
9.4 Applied Force at an Angle Relative to the Horizontal
9.5 Locomotion
9.6 Answer to Chapter Question
9.7 Questions and Problems
9.7.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
9.7.2 Problems
Chapter 10 Static Fluids
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Pressure, Volume, and Density
10.2.1 Pressure
10.2.2 Volume
10.2.3 Density
10.3 Dependence of Pressure on Depth
10.4 Archimedes’ Principle
10.5 Buoyant Force Examples
10.6 Answer to the Chapter Question
10.7 Questions and Problems
10.7.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
10.7.2 Problems
Chapter 11 Fluid Dynamics
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Viscosity
11.3 Viscous Drag Force and the Reynolds Number
11.3.1 Analysis at a Low Re
11.3.2 Analysis at a High Re
11.4 Fluid Flow through a System
11.4.1 Continuity Principle
11.4.2 Laminar Flow
11.4.3 Hagen–Poiseuille
11.5 Answers to the Chapter Questions
11.6 Questions and Problems
11.6.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
11.6.2 Problems
Appendix: Gel Electrophoresis (Synthesis Opportunity 1)
Conceptual Question
Example Problem
Bibliography-Gel Electrophoresis
Chapter 12 Circular Motion and Centripetal Force
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Centripetal Acceleration
12.3 Historical Example of Centripetal Acceleration
12.4 Examples of Centripetal Force Analysis
12.5 Centripetal Acceleration and Angular Velocity
12.6 Answer to the Chapter Question
12.6.1 The Centrifuge
12.7 Questions and Problems
12.7.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
12.7.2 Problems
Appendix: Mass Spectroscopy (Synthesis Opportunity 2)
Chapter 13 Rotational Motion
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Rotational Kinematics
13.2.1 The Radian
13.2.2 Angular Displacement
13.2.3 Angular Velocity
13.2.4 Angular Acceleration
13.2.5 Rotational Kinematic Equations
13.3 Angular Velocity and Frequency
13.4 Rotational Dynamics
13.4.1 Rotational Dynamics Examples
13.5 Answer to the Chapter Question
13.6 Questions and Problems
13.6.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
13.6.2 Problems
Chapter 14 Simple Harmonic Motion
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Simple Harmonic Motion
14.3 Spring Force
14.3.1 Parallel and Series Spring
14.3.2 Spring-Mass System—Horizontal
14.4 Example of Dynamic Analysis
14.4.1 Vertical Spring
14.4.2 Mass and Spring Examples
14.5 Resonance
14.6 Answer to the Chapter Question
14.6.1 Pendulum Examples
14.7 Questions and Problems
14.7.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
14.7.2 Problems
Chapter 15 Waves
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Mechanical Waves
15.3 Speed of the Wave
15.4 Wave Characteristics
15.5 Types of Wave
15.6 Function of Wave Displacement
15.7 Phase
15.8 Interference
15.9 Standing Waves
15.10 Answer to the Chapter Question
15.11 Questions and Problems
15.11.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
15.11.2 Problems
Index

✦ Subjects

Physics; Mechanics; Kinematics; Fluid Dynamics; Circular Motion; Waves