Physics MCQ 5 Flashcards
Electrical power is measured in what unit? And how?
Measured in watts
Product of current and voltage
A coil of wire exhibits resistance/ reactance to:
- AC
- DC
What is this vector sum called
- Resistance to DC
- Reactance to AC
Vector sum is called impedance
What is UK mains current?
50 Hz
What is the peak mains voltage in the UK?
340V but quoted as 240V.
Electronic amplifiers usually: T/F
1. Increase signal produced by transducer
- Require protection from defibrillation
- Increase magnitude of random noise as well
- Change one form of energy to another
- Are unaffected by current surges
- T
- T - work with small input currents and need protection from surges.
- T
- F
- F
What current could cause tingling if hand vs burns?
A 50Hz current as low as 1mA causes tingling.
At 100mA this can cause burns as well as VF.
Why is wet skin more prone to burning than dry?
It has a lower impedance.
At what current is VF most likely?
50Hz - mains electricity. Lower or higher VF less likely.
What type of equipment can be used in the body to guard against microshock?
Only type CF equipment.
How can mains interference on an ECG recording by reduced?
- screening leads
- differential input analysers
- common mode rejection ratio
What is the current used in diathermy?
1 - 5 Hz
Does diathermy use AC or DC?
AC,
DC does not function as a diathermy.
What is the purpose of an isolation transformer in theatre?
To create an unearthed circuit in contact with the patient. This is the sole purpose.
Is electrical impedance directly proportional to frequency in:
- An inductor
- Capacitor
- True
2. False, it is inversely proportional .
what conditions are necessary for laminar flow?
Laminar flow exhists at a low Reynolds number.
Re = (density x velocity x diameter) / viscosity
Therefore at low density, low velocity, small diameter but high viscosity laminar flow can occur.