MCAT Chem/Phys Flashcards
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What is the difference between a vector and a scalar? Give examples of each
Vectors have magnitude and direction (Displacement, velocity acceleration), while scalars only have magnitude (Distance)
What is the equation for vertical and horizontal velocity
Vertical velocity = Vo(sin O), Horizontal velocity = Vo(Cos O)
What’s the slope of a d vs t graph and a v vs t graph?
Slope of distance vs. time graph denotes speed; Slope of displacement vs. time graph denotes velocity
What is the kinematic equation if you don’t know distance?
(vf)^2 - (vo)^2 = 2a(x)
What is the equation for distance vs time
d = v x t
What are equations for vertical and horizontal velocity given a specific angle? How do you find time from these values given distance?
Given Vo + angle + horizontal distance, FIRST calculate time to travel distance in horizontal direction using: Vox = vo (cos O), Voy = vo (sin O), and t = d (v) ——————- then use the equation: delt (y) = Voy(t) + 1/2 (a) t^2 to find distance traveled
What is the equation for the force of static friction?
The force of static friction will oppose the applied force by an equal amount if it is smaller than max static force
What is the equation for Torque?
Torque = F (d) sin O ———— Max Torque at 90 degrees
What is the equation for Work?
Work = F (d) cos O ———— Max Work at 0 degrees
How do you find Tension from Torque? What is the equation for Torque? What are units of each?
Tension = Torque / distance ——————————————– Units for Torque are N x m; Units for Tension are Newtons
What is the equation for horizontal force and vertical force, respectively?
Horizontal Tension: Fx = F (cos O)
What are the units of Mass and Weight, respectively?
Mass is in kg, Weight is in Newtons
What is the difference between Rotation and Translation?
Torques cause rotation of an object, often around a hinge; This causes the center of mass of the object to be displaced, which is termed Translation
What is the equation for conservation of energy when no non-conversative forces are acting?
Equation for conservation of energy when no non-conservative forces are acting: ————————- 1/2m(vi)^2 + mg(hi) = 1/2m(vf)^2 + mg(hf)
What is the equation for work with regards to pressure and volume?
Work = Pressure x (Change in Volume) ——————————— **If no change in volume, no work is done
How does the expansion of gas in a balloon affect the temperature inside the balloon? Why?
During expansion, gas performs work on its surrounding, which requires energy. Because energy is lost from the surrounding, temperature will decrease
What is the equation for KE of an ideal gas? What is the equation for Root mean square Velocity?
KE = 1/2m(v-rms)^2; v-rms = radical (3RT/Mm) –> T in Kelvin, R is ideal gas constant, Mm is molar mass KE = (3/2)T(R x m / Mm)
What is the Zeroth Law?
Zeroth Law = If one system is in thermal equilibrium with 2 other systems, then the other 2 systems must also be in thermal equilibrium with each other
What are the characteristics of a Closed Thermodynamic System?
Closed Thermodynamic System = System that can exchange energy, but not matter, with its surroundings
What is the equation for change in internal energy of a substance, considering the loss of heat?
delt(Energy) = Q - W —————————————- *Q = Heat, W = Work
Who do the following terms mean: Isobaric, Adiabatic, Isothermic, Isochoric?
Isobaric = Pressure Constant, Isothermic = Temp constant, Adiabatic = No heat or matter transferred, Isochoric = Same volume
What is the conversion from Joules to Calories?
4.18 J = 1 calorie
What is the unit for dietary calories?
The unit for dietary calories (Cal) is kilocalories
What processes are used to transfer heat into the body when Ambient temp > Physiological temp? What about cooling the body at high Ambient temperatures?
Ambient Temp > Physiological Temp: Radiation, conduction, and convection transfer heat into the body (Increased body temp) ——————————————– Ambient Temp > 37 C: Evaporation of sweat from skin and evaporative cooling from exhaled moisture transfer heat out of body and cool the body