Physics with Health Science Applications
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2017
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2017
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Physics with Health Science Applications presents an understanding of basic concepts in physics and prepares students to apply them both professionally and in everyday life. It is intended for the courses in physics with health science applications commonly taken by students majoring in allied health, nursing, physical therapy, kinesiology, and related disciplines.
The publication introduces topics with familiar everyday examples before proceeding to general principles. Numerous examples with step-by-step solutions and applications related to the health sciences and everyday situations are used to illustrate physical principles. This enables the student to understand the general principles and their relevance; the unifying aspect of physical laws and the basic simplicity of nature form the underlying theme of the text.
The publication includes access to a website with step-by-step solutions to numerous homework problems, approximately 30 audiovisual lessons on fundamental topics, and 11 labs that enhance and expand topics ranging from vector addition to radioactive half-life.
1 Introduction
1.1 Physics in the Health Sciences
1.2 Models, Theories, and Laws
1.3 Length, Mass, and Time: The Basic Units
2 Motion
2.1 Time, Displacement, (lesson on speed, velocity and acceleration)
2.2 Linear Motion and Problem Solving
2.3 Graphical Representation of Motion
2.4 Motion Equations and Problem–Solving
2.5 Gravity and Falling Bodies
Questions
Problems
3 Force
3.1 Force, The Cause of Acceleration; Newton’s Laws of Motion
3.2 Weight, Friction, Tension, and Other Classes of Forces
3.3 Vectors: Methods of Adding and Projecting Forces
3.4 Statics; Torque and Rotation
3.5 Rotational Motion and Centripetal Force
Questions
Problems
4 Work, Energy, and Power
4.1 Work: The Physicist’s Definition
4.2 Energy
4.3 Conservation of Total Energy: The Concept of a System Revisited
4.4 Power and Efficiency
4.5 Work, Energy, Power, and Efficiency in Humans
Questions
Problems
5 Temperature and Heat
5.1 Temperature and Phases of Matter
5.2 Heat
5.3 Phase Changes and Latent Heat
5.4 Methods of Heat Transfer
5.5 Heat and the Human Body
Questions
Problems
6 Fluids and Pressure
6.1 Definition of Pressure
6.2 Pascal’s Principle
6.3 Measurement of Pressure
6.4 Buoyant Force and Archimedes’ Principle
6.5 Flow: Poiseuille’s Law, Laminar Flow, and Turbulent Flow
6.6 The Bernoulli Effect and Entrainment
6.7 Cohesion and Adhesion
Questions
Problems
7 Biological and Medical Applications of Pressures and Fluids
7.1 Examples of Pressure In Humans
7.2 Molecular Phenomena and Biological Processes
7.3 The Cardiovascular System
7.4 The Physics of Respiration
7.5 Medical Instrumentation and Devices Related to Fluids
Questions
Problems
8 Elasticity and Waves; Sound
8.1 Hooke’s Law and Periodic Motion
8.2 Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
8.3 Energy in Waves; Intensity
8.4 Superposition and Resonance
8.5 The Doppler Effect: Moving Sources and Observers
Questions
Problems
9 Sound and Hearing
9.1 The Hearing Mechanism
9.2 Sound Perception
9.3 Hearing Loss and Correction
Questions
Problems
10 Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism
10.1 Electric Charges and Forces
10.2 Voltage: Electric Potential
10.3 Current: The Flow of Charge
10.4 Magnetism
10.5 Meters, Motors, Generators, and Transformers; Faraday’s Law of Induction
Questions
Problems
11 Simple Electric Circuits
11.1 Schematic Representation of a Circuit
11.2 Power in Electric Circuits
11.3 Alternating Current
11.4 Multiple-Resistance Circuits
11.5 The Basics of Electrical Safety
Questions
Problems
12 Electrical Safety
12.1 Physiological Effects of Electrical Shock
12.2 Summary of Precautions
Questions
Problems
13 Bioelectricity
13.1 Generation and Transmission of Bioelectricity
13.2 Detection of Bioelectricity and its Use in Medical Diagnostics
Questions
Problems
14 Geometric Optics
14.1 Light as a Ray: Reflection and Refraction
14.2 Lenses and Mirrors: Image Formation
14.3 Multiple-Element Systems
14.4 Optical Instruments
Questions
Problems
15 Vision
15.1 Image Formation by the Eye
15.2 Correction of Common Vision Defects
15.3 Color Vision
Questions
Problems
16 Electromagnetic Radiation
Introduction to Modern Physics
16.1 Wave Character of Visible Light
16.2 The Electromagnetic Spectrum
16.3 Photons
Questions
Problems
17 Atomic Physics
17.1 Atomic Spectra
Questions
Problems
18 Radioactivity and Nuclear Physics
18.1 Discovery of Radioactivity
18.2 Nuclear Composition and Nuclear Decay
18.3 Half-Life and Activity
Questions
Problems
Appendix A: Mathematical Review
A.1 Simple guidelines for solving algebraic equations
A.2 Measurement, Accuracy, and Significant Figures
A.3 Exponents
A.4 Scientific Notation and Powers of 10
A.5 Logarithms
Appendix B: Units and Conversion Factors
Basic and Derived SI Units
Conversion Factors
Appendix C: Periodic Table of the Elements
Periodic Chart of the Elements
Appendix D: Selected Radioactive Isotopes*
Appendix E: Important Constants and Other Data
Appendix F: Selected Answers
I am currently taking Physics for Life Sciences for my major, nursing, and I cannot think of a better book for the course than Physics with Health Science Applications.
The reason why I enjoy the book is how it explains the physiology of the human body from a physics perspective. It covers most of the concepts that cannot be better explained from a biological perspective. I also like the simple language used in writing the book. Being an immigrant student without much English proficiency, I am still able to read and understand the materials with little or no help. If you are a student facing a similar challenge, this is the right physics book for you.
The authors put much effort in using physics concepts to explain anatomical and physiological processes of the human body. It is amazing how the materials in the book are structured to aid proper understanding regardless of one’s academic level provided the prerequisites are met. I believe the book is not limited to Allied Health and Nursing students only but all students and tutors in the health field.
Based on my experience with the book, I will recommend any tutor or student considering or pursuing a career in the health sector to consider Tremblay and Urone’s Physics with Health Science Applications, 2nd Edition.
Cephas Ayellakai | Student
Gateway Community College
The main concept of each chapter is thoroughly covered in a readable and thoughtful manner making it easy to absorb the material. Solutions to the problems are given in helpful step by step examples. It is like having a second instructor for the class.
John Mordovanec