Biophysics In Nursing

Table of contents introduction to biophysics (measurement and accuracy) meaning of biophysics importance of biophysics in nursing concept of unit fundamental and derived units systems of units units of length, weight, mass and time motion scalars and vectors speed velocity acceleration gravity specific gravity center of gravity principles of gravity effects of gravitational forces on human body and applications of principles of gravity in nursing force, energy and work force units of measurement newton s law of motion forces of the body work energy types and transformation of energy principles of machines ficiency and mechanical advantage of a machine principles of friction biophysics in nursing body mechanics lever, pulley and traction inclined plane, wedge, screw application of principles in nursing heat nature, measurement, transfer of heat effect of heat on matter relative humidity, specific heat temperature scales regulation of body temperature use of heat for sterilization application of heat principles in nursing light nature of light law of reflection and refraction of light