Kinetics Flashcards
Why are kinetics usefu;?
Explains the underlying cause of the movement pattern of technique
Provides explanation of the musculoskeletal demand movement
What is static?
Body/object is stable
What is dynamic?
Body/object is in motion
What is a force?
Pushing or pulling action the body has
What is force measured in?
Newtons (N)
What is net force?
The resultant of all forces affecting
When is the body in equilibrium?
During static condition
When does equilibrium exist?
The net force on the body is 0
The resultant force acting on the body is 0
What is an internal force?
Force from inside
Ie. Muscle force
What is an external force?
Force from outside the body
ie. Ground reacting on the body forces
What are the 3 characteristics of a force?
- Direction
- Magnitude
- Point of application
What is mass?
Amount of matter in the body
Measure of the inertia of the body
What is inertia?
The resistance of a body to change in motion
If the inertia of the body is large is it more or less force to create the same motion?
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What is weight?
the gravitational force attracting a body towards the earth