Struggling with pressure equations or fluid dynamics? In Episode 3 of MCAT Physics Pulse, Dr. Teja V. Surapaneni, MD, breaks down the essential physics of fluids, gases, and pressure—just what you need to master for the MCAT.
In this episode:
Key principles: Pascal’s Law, Archimedes’ Principle, Bernoulli’s Equation
Ideal gas law and real gas behavior
Buoyancy, pressure differentials, and flow rates
MCAT-style examples and quick application tips
Ace physics by understanding the forces you can’t see.
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In This Episode:
What do oxygen masks, IV drips, blood pressure, and alveoli have in common? Physics.
Join Jennie and Dr. John Adams as they unravel the fluid mechanics and gas laws that power everything from your heartbeat to your next breath. With their signature clarity and curiosity, the duo explores:
How density, specific gravity, and hydrostatic pressure relate to blood flow
Why Bernoulli’s Principle and Poiseuille’s Law matter in diagnosing and treating disease
What surface tension teaches us about infant respiratory distress
How gas laws explain real-world phenomena like altitude sickness
The Kinetic Molecular Theory, Dalton’s Law, and Van der Waals corrections
Applications of physics in ventilators, IV systems, ECMO, and more
🔍 MCAT Relevance
This episode is a goldmine of tested content for the MCAT. You’ll not only learn which equations to memorize (and why), but you’ll also understand how those equations connect to real clinical practice and MCAT passage analysis.
🧪 Topics Covered
Density & Specific Gravity
Buoyancy & Archimedes’ Principle
Pascal’s Law & Hydrostatic Pressure (P = ρgh)
Viscosity, Poiseuille’s Law, and Flow Rate
Bernoulli’s Principle & the Venturi Effect
Surface Tension & Surfactant Function
Dalton’s Law, Partial Pressures, and Lung Physiology
Ideal Gas Law vs Real Gases
Circulatory Pressure Differences: Arteries vs Veins
Gas Exchange in the Alveoli
Chemiosmosis & Pressure in Cellular Respiration
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