Exam 1 Flashcards
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Biomechanics definition
uses principles of physics to study how forces interact within the living body
Statics definition
bodies at rest
Dynamics definition
bodies in motion
Kinematics definition
motion, relationship between displacement, velocity and acceleration
Kinetics definition
motion, forces that create motion
Center of pressure
center point of weight of a body
Forces acting on the lever=
vector
Forces on the levers are
magnitude, direction, point of application and line of application
Force=
mass x acceleration
Force units
newtons or pounds
Force equilibrium
when at rest, the sum of all forces equals zero
Newtons first law of force
equilibrium-Inertia: a body at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by a resultant force
Newtons second law of force
acceleration: particle subjected to a resultant force will accelerate in the direction of that force and the magnitude of acceleration will be proportional to the force magnitude.
Newtons third law of force
for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
Types of forces
gravity, shear, tensile, compressive
Shear forces direction
coplanar; opposite direction
Tensile forces direction
colinear; in opposite direction
Compressive forces direction
colinear; in similar directions to push together
Moment or Torque
the application of force at a distance from the point of pivot. Causes rotation around a stationary point
Moment=
force x distance
Force is the one that is … to the lever.
perpendicular
Distance is the distance from the pivot point to…
point of force applicaiton
Unite of measure for a moment or torque is …
pound-foot or Newton-meter
Moment (torque) has…
magnitude and direction