Flashcards in Biomechanics - Calculations, Centre Of Mass And Stability Deck (16)
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Define force
A push or pull that usually effects the state of motion of an object
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Define momentum
The amount of motion possessed by a moving object
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Define acceleration
The rate of change in velocity
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Define weight
The gravitational force that the earth exerts on the mass of a body
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How do you work out force?
What is the unit for force?
FORCE = mass x acceleration
Newtons (N)
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How do you work out momentum?
What is the units for momentum?
Momentum = mass x velocity
Kilogram metres per second (Kgm/s)
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What are the two formulas for acceleration?
What is the unit for acceleration?
1. Acceleration = force / mass
2. Acceleration = change in velocity / time
3. Meters per second (m/s)
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What is the formula for weight?
What is weight measured in?
Weight = mass x gravitational field strength
Measured in kilograms (Kg)
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Define centre of mass
The centre of mass is the point at which a body is balanced in all directions and from which weight appears to act
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What are the two factors that effect the centre of mass
Shape
Density of different parts of the body
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Where is the centre of mass of a regular shape and density
The centre of mass will be in the centre of the object
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Where must the centre of mass be
The centre of mass must be where the mass is balanced around it in all directions
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Define stability
Stability is a measure of how easily an object is moved from a position of equilibrium or balance
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Define line of gravity
Line of gravity is an imaginary line extending vertically downward to the ground from the centre of mass
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Define base of support
The base of support is the area enclosed by the points of contact with the ground
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