Application of Physics in Other Fields Quiz

What is the relationship between physics and chemistry?

• They are completely independent fields.

• Physics explains the behavior of matter, which is also studied in chemistry.

• Chemistry is a subset of biology.

• Physics only deals with energy.

What does spectroscopy study?

• The properties of sound waves.

• The chemical reactions in living organisms.

• The interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation.

• The motion of celestial bodies.

How does Newtonian mechanics relate to biology?

• It describes how animals and their body parts move.

• It focuses solely on the properties of gases.

• It has no relevance to biology.

• It explains the chemical reactions in cells.

What principle do soft-bodied animals use for movement?

• Archimedes' principle.

• Newton's first law.

• Pascal's principle.

• Bernoulli's principle.

What is the role of the physics of energy related to heat in chemistry?

• It determines the color of substances.

• It measures the speed of chemical reactions.

• It indicates whether a reaction is energetically possible.

• It explains the structure of the nucleus.

What does the physics of fluid flow help to understand in biology?

• The structure of DNA.

• The circulation of blood and blood pressure.

• The process of photosynthesis.

• The behavior of light in the eye.

How do vocal cords produce sound?

• By vibrating as air passes through them.

• By expanding and contracting rapidly.

• By creating electrical impulses.

• By resonating with external sounds.

What does the study of atomic and molecular physics contribute to chemistry?

• It provides insights into the structure of the universe.

• It explains the behavior of chemical bonds.

• It focuses on the properties of gases only.

• It has no impact on chemical understanding.

What happens when the center of mass is outside the base of support?

• The body remains stable.

• The body becomes lighter.

• The body tends to fall.

• The body gains more energy.

What is the significance of understanding physics in the context of biology?

• It only applies to plant biology.

• It helps explain various biological mechanisms.

• It focuses on chemical reactions exclusively.

• It is irrelevant to biological processes.