biomechanics Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
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biomechanics definition
A
the study of human movement and associated laws and principles
2
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what is linear motion?
A
motion in a straight or curved line, with all body parts moving the same distance at the same speed in the same direction
3
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what is newtons 1st law (inertia) ?
A
a body or object has gravity that pulls the mass down to the ground
- the greater the mass the greater the inertia to change its state
‘ a body will continue in its state of the rest or uniform velocity unless acted upon by an external or unbalanced force
