Medieval Medicine & Anatomy
What experience did Guy de Chauliac have that allowed him to understand human anatomy more accurately than Galen?
He observed and studied human dissections.
If you mix one cup of water with one cup of alcohol, what will the total volume most likely be?
less than two cups
For a person to observe a rainbow, where must the sun be located in relation to them?
Behind the observer.
What is the distinction between kinematics and dynamics?
Kinematics examines motion without considering its causes, while dynamics studies motion and the forces behind it.
Define “impetus”?
A property a projectile has that helps it fight air resistance.
Guy de Chauliac warned that people should not drink hot liquids and then immediately drink ______ liquids.
Cold
If you could zoom in far enough to see individual molecules, what would exist in the spaces between them?
Empty space.
Why do rainbows commonly appear after a rain shower?
Raindrops refract and reflect sunlight, separating it into colors.
What did scholars known as the Oxford Calculators believe was essential for studying nature scientifically?
The use of mathematics.
According to Buridan, what two factors increase a projectile’s impetus?
The speed of the object and its weight.
If a glass has been sitting in a freezer overnight and you pour boiling water into it right away, what is most likely to happen?
The glass will probably crack or shatter due to rapid temperature change (thermal shock).
Why does the volume decrease slightly when water and alcohol are combined?
Because molecules fit into the spaces between each other.
In a standard rainbow, which color appears on the outer/top edge, and which color appears on the inner/bottom edge?
Red is on top (outer edge), and violet is on the bottom (inner edge).
(True or False) Thomas Bradwardine was the only member of the Oxford Calculators.
False
(True or False) A heavier impetus generally results in a projectile traveling a longer distance.
True
An object moves as though all its weight is concentrated at its ______ ______.
center of gravity.