Classical Mechanics > Applications of Newton's Laws > Pressure
Fluid Mechanics > Dynamics of Fluids, Statics of Fluids, Surface Tension
Fluid Mechanics > Surface Tension > Force of Surface Tension, Minimal Surface
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Highlights:
A collection of 6 fluids problems on surface tension, designed to help life-science students build scientific thinking skills.
Abstract:
A collection of problems to help life-science students build scientific thinking skills, including
• blending physical concepts with symbolic and graphical math;
• building physical intuition;
• reasoning from fundamental physical principles;
• building mental models of what’s happening in physical systems (mechanism).
Many have life-science relevant contexts.
• blending physical concepts with symbolic and graphical math;
• building physical intuition;
• reasoning from fundamental physical principles;
• building mental models of what’s happening in physical systems (mechanism).
Many have life-science relevant contexts.
Resource Types:
In-class activity, Homework, Restricted access
Remote Learning Ready:
This resource has been designed or adapted for use in remote learning.
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TOPICS
Physics Topics:
Life Sciences Topics:
Biomechanics > Animal Biomechanics, Locomotion and Gait
Human and Animal Physiology
Human and Animal Physiology > Cardiovascular System > Healthy Cardiovascular Function
Medical Applications > Diagnostic (non-imaging) Techniques
Molecular and Cellular Biology > Cellular Structure
Chemistry Topics:
None
Math Topics:
Algebra; Geometry
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Copyright: 2025 Edward Redish
CC BY-NC-SA - Attribution, No Commercial uses and Share Alike. Derivative works must have the same license.Last Edit Date:
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