Biomechanics Equations Flashcards
0
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Force
A
Mass x Acceleration (Nm/s^2)
1
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Torque
A
Force x Lever Arm (Nm)
2
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Stress
A
Force / Area (N/m2)
3
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Hooke’s law
A
Strain is proportional to the stress causing it
4
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Linear or normal tensile stress or strain
A
Perpendicular to cross axis
Young’s Modulus
5
Q
Shear or tangential stress or strain
A
Parallel to applied load
Shear modulus
6
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Young’s modulus (Linear stress / Linear strain)
A
(F/A) / ((L2-L1)/L1)
7
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Shear modulus (Shear stress / Shear strain)
A
(F/A) / angle