Physics Flashcards

(7 cards)

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Boiling point & atmospheric pressure

A

A solvent boils when its vapour pressure matches atmospheric pressure

Water boils at 60 degrees C on Mount Everest (due to lower atmospheric pressure)

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2
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Primary function of a transformer in a circuit

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Increases or decreases voltage

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3
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Describe the operation of a thermistor

A

Decreased resistance with increasing temperature

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4
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Immediate management of laser induced airway fire

A

Remove ETT & stop all gas flows

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5
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Sterilisation of choice for objects sensitive to heat and moisture

A

Ethylene oxide

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6
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Where are mainstream CO2 analysers?

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Directly in circuit.

Faster response than sidestream
Use infrared absorption (as with sidestream)

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