Applied Physics
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subject outline
- Science and molecular phenomena
- Definition of science
- Branches of science- physics and their relevance to nursing practices
- Nature of scientific enquiry and its importance to nursing practice
- Concept of surface tension
- Definition and common examples of molecular phenomenon
- States of matter
- Concept of osmosis
- Concept of capillarity
- Application in nursing practice
- Measurement
- Definition and types of measurement: length, weight, height, volume, pressure, density, temperature
- S.I and conversion of units
- Instrument used for measurements
- Pressure measurement: barometer, sphygmomanometer
- Specify gravity measurement
- Fluids and pressure
- Hydrostatic pressure in fluid
- Characteristics of pressure to fluid
- Measurement of pressure in fluid
- Pascal’s law application e.g water mattress
- Boyle’s law application
Force, heat and elasticity- Force, work, energy and power
- Machines: Levers, Pulleys (definitions, types, examples)
- Heat: Definition, terminology and sources
- Methods of providing heat for the body
- Definition and measurement of temperature
- Types of thermometer and uses
- Heat conversion, energy, and content of food (calories)
- Elasticity: Definition, Stress and strain, Hook’s law
- Young Modules, Bulk’s modulus, Shear modulus
- Applications – blood vessels
Optics, waves and electricity- Optics and waves: Concepts and properties of light
- Mechanical waves and sound characteristics
- Force vibration
- Electromagnetic waves and properties
- Lenses: Reflection, Dispersion, human eyes, microscope, eye defects and correction
- Electricity: Basic principles
