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General Approach to the Physical Exam
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2023
Source: Jaideep S. Talwalkar, MD, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT The examination of the body is fundamental to the practice of medicine. Since the Roman Empire, physicians have described the connection between alterations in function of specific parts of the body and specific disease states and have sought to further scientific understanding to improve bedside diagnosis. However, in this modern age of increasing technology within medical diagnostics, it...
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Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter
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2020
The characteristics that enable us to distinguish one substance from another are called properties. Physical Properties of Matter A physical property is a characteristic of matter that is not associated with a change in its chemical composition. Familiar examples of physical properties include density, color, hardness, melting and boiling points, and electrical conductivity. We can observe some physical properties, such as density and color, without changing the physical state of the matter...
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Physical Properties Of Minerals II: Polymineralic Analysis
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2023
Source: Laboratory of Alan Lester - University of Colorado Boulder The physical properties of minerals include various measurable and discernible attributes, including color, streak, magnetic properties, hardness, crystal growth form, and crystal cleavage. These properties are mineral-specific, and they are fundamentally related to a particular mineral’s chemical make-up and atomic structure. This video examines several physical properties that are useful in field and hand sample mineral...
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Physical Pendulum
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2023
When a rigid body is hanging freely from a fixed pivot point and is displaced, it oscillates similar to a simple pendulum and is known as a physical pendulum. The period and angular frequency of a physical pendulum are obtained by using the small-angle approximation and drawing parallels with a spring-mass system. The small-angle approximation (sinθ=θ) is valid up to about 14°. When dealing with complicated systems, the mass moment of inertia is an important parameter, as it describes the mass...
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Proper Adjustment of Patient Attire during the Physical Exam
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2023
Source: Jaideep S. Talwalkar, MD, and Joseph Donroe, MD, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT In order to optimize the predictive value of the physical examination, the provider must perform maneuvers correctly. The proper use of drapes is an important component of correctly performing physical examination maneuvers. Skin lesions are missed when "inspection" occurs through clothing, crackles are erroneously reported when the lungs are examined through a...
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Newton’s laws connect applied forces with changes in motion during skating, shooting, and contact between players or equipment. A greater net force produces greater acceleration for a given mass, while collisions redistribute motion between interacting bodies. Applying these relationships helps explain why players accelerate, why checks alter movement, and how collision mechanics can inform safer rink and protective-equipment design.
Momentum describes motion carried by the puck, while impulse describes the effect of force applied over a time interval. During a shot, the stick transfers force to the puck, changing its motion and contributing to its outgoing speed and direction. Examining this transfer helps connect shooting technique with measurable outcomes such as shot speed and puck trajectory.
Friction provides the interaction that allows skate blades to grip the ice rather than move without control. Its role becomes apparent when players push to accelerate, redirect motion during a turn, or resist motion while stopping. Because these actions require different forms of control, friction is central to understanding skating technique and the balance between speed, turning, and stopping.
Energy transfer links the motion of the player and stick to the puck during a shot. When energy is transferred effectively, the puck can leave the stick at greater speed, making shot performance a measurable athletic outcome. This principle also provides a way to evaluate how equipment performance and shooting technique influence the result without treating speed as an isolated property.
Skating, shooting, checking, and puck movement each reveal different physical relationships. Skating highlights friction and control, shooting illustrates force, impulse, and energy transfer, while puck trajectories show how motion changes after the puck leaves the stick. Checking provides a context for collisions and momentum. Together, these actions connect abstract mechanics with observable events during play.
Physics-based analysis can relate equipment behavior and player technique to outcomes such as speed, control, shooting accuracy, and collision effects. Those relationships support safer rink and protective-equipment design while also informing strategies for improving performance. In a classroom or research setting, ice hockey offers measurable athletic examples through which students can examine mechanics in a practical context.