AWABS - Pressure and Force Flashcards
1
Q
Force definition
A
That which changes the state of rest or motion of an object
2
Q
SI unit of force
A
Newton (N)
3
Q
Force equation
A
Force = mass x acceleration
4
Q
Pressure equation
A
Pressure = Force / Area
5
Q
SI unit of pressure
A
Pascal (Pa)
6
Q
Conversion of units of pressure
A
1 Atm = 101.3 kPa
1 Bar = 100 kPa
1 kPa = 10.3 cmH2O
1 kPa = 7.5 mmHg
7
Q
Absolute pressure
A
Absolute pressure = Gauge pressure + Atmospheric pressure
8
Q
Devices to measure pressure
A
Barometer / Manometer - mmHg or cmH2O
Mechanical gauges - Bourdon gauge
Pressure transducer - strain gauge
9
Q
Manometer
A
10
Q
Bourdon gauge
A
11
Q
Transducer definition
A
Transducer converts energy from one form to another
12
Q
Strain gauge description
A
13
Q
Strain gauge in clinical practice
A
14
Q
Wheatstone bridge
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