9.2 - Molecular Dynamics (MD) Simulations
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Practice Questions
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What does MD stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the field of study it relates to.
Which equations are used in MD simulations?
💡 Hint: They describe how objects move.
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What primary physics concept do MD simulations utilize?
💡 Hint: Think about the laws of movement.
True or False: MD simulations can study dynamic processes at the atomic level.
💡 Hint: Recall what we've discussed about detailed observations.
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Given that a MD simulation runs for 100 picoseconds and observes a molecular event that takes 5 picoseconds, what major factors influence the accuracy of simulating such a rapid event?
💡 Hint: Consider how to balance precision and time in simulations.
Describe how you would use MD simulations to design a new drug delivery system. What parameters would you explore?
💡 Hint: Think about the dynamic behavior of both drugs and biomolecules.
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