Handout 1 (Kin) Flashcards
1
Q
What is Kinematics?
A
The motion of points, objects & groups of objects without considering the cause of try motion.
2
Q
What is the study of kinematics?
A
It studies the trajectory of points and properties such as velocity and acceleration.
3
Q
What is Acceleration?
A
It’s the rate of change of velocity.
4
Q
What is the centre of rotation of a joint?
A
The axis on which the rotation happens.
5
Q
What is Torque?
A
Tendency of a force to rotate an object around it’s axis .
6
Q
What is included in Kinetics?
A
Muscle forces
Gravitational force
Lever systems
Gait
7
Q
What is Anthropotemtry?
A
This is the measurement of the human body.
8
Q
What is Mechanical Advantage in muscles?
A
The ability to exert little force to move a large load over a small distance.
(When load is close to the fulcrum)
