1. Intro to Biomechanics - Terms & Definitions

Question 1

Biomechanics

Answer 1

the study of force and its effects on living things

Question 2

Dynamics

Answer 2

change in velocity or acceleration

Question 3

Formal Problems

Answer 3

well-defined problems with clear conditions, known variables, and established methods for finding a solution.

Question 4

Informal Problems

Answer 4

less structured, lacking clear conditions, variables, or specific methods for finding a solution, often requiring creativity and open-ended approaches.

Question 5

Inertia

Answer 5

• Resistance to change
• Measured in kilogram (kg), a unit of mass
• Mass is a quantity of matter

Question 6

Kinematics

Answer 6

Study of the motion of objects,

Question 7

Kinetics

Answer 7

Study of the forces and torques that cause or result from the motion of objects.

Question 8

Kinesiology

Answer 8

Study of human movements

Question 9

Length

Answer 9

○ The extent of something from end to end
○ Term used to describe the position of a system
○ Measured in meters (m)

Question 10

Mass

Answer 10

Mass is a quantity of matter
Measured in kilogram (kg), a unit of mass

Question 11

Mechanics

Answer 11

Analysis of Forces and their effects

Question 12

Qualitative

Answer 12

refers to data or information that describes qualities or characteristics without using numbers, focusing on observations, descriptions, and subjective assessments

Question 13

Quantitative

Answer 13

refers to data or information that is measured and expressed in numerical form, focusing on quantities, amounts, and objective measurements

Question 14

Rigid-Body Mechanics

Answer 14

Studying a system that does not change shape when met with force

Question 15

Statics

Answer 15

• In a constant state of motion
• Motionless
• Moving at a constant speed

Question 16

Static State

Answer 16

Whatever you’re doing, you’re still doing
constant motion (or lack thereof)

Question 17

Time

Answer 17

○ A duration
○ A measure of performance (& descriptor of success)
○ Measured in seconds (s)