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1
Q

Name the 4 properties of water?

A
  1. SPECIFIC HEAT AND THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
  2. MECHANICAL EFFECTS
  3. WATER RESISTANCE AND HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE
  4. CHEMICAL EFFECTS (SOLUBILITY)
2
Q

Which creates more buoyancy and resistance, and why; salt water or fresh water?

A

SALT WATER
because it’s
HEAVIER THAN FRESH WATER

3
Q

Exercising in water adds resistance to muscles but is easier on what?

A

LESS IMPACT ON JOINTS

4
Q

The mechanical effects of water can impact which 4 body systems?

A
LYMPHATIC
\+
CIRCULATORY
\+
MUSCULOSKELETAL
\+
NERVOUS
5
Q

An exchange of energy between 2 materials that occurs in relation to the temperature difference between the 2 materials, is known as what?

A

HEAT TRANSFER

6
Q

Name the 5 different causes of heat transfer?

A
  1. CONDUCTION
  2. CONVECTION
  3. RADIATION
  4. EVAPORATION
  5. CONVERSION
7
Q

Provide an example of conduction (the exchange of heat between two surfaces that are not in direct contact)?

A

THERMOPHORE

8
Q

Provide an example of convection (result of movement of heated gas or liquid between two surfaces at a different temperature)?

A

SAUNA

9
Q

Provide an example of radiation (via infrared rays that are not in direct contact)?

A

SUNSHINE

10
Q

Provide an example of evaporation (conversion of a liquid to a vapor)?

A

PERSPIRATION

11
Q

Provide an example of conversion (no externally applied heat)?

A

ULTRASOUND