4. STATICS OF THE BODY Flashcards
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- What is Statics?
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- it is the study of Forces in Equilibrium
- the study of bodies that are not accelerating
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- What is Static Equilibrium?
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- it is an equilibrium that is not in motion
- the physical state of the system, in which the components of the system are at rest and the net force acting on a system should be zero
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- What does it mean when a system is in Dynamic Equilibrium?
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- it is in equilibrium and also in motion
- they system is travelling at a constant velocity
- or it is rotating at a constant rate
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- What can each force be resolved into?
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- it can be resolved into components in the x,y and z directions
- these directions are also known as planes
- the vertical, horizontal and perpendicular planes
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- What are these components of F?
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- Fx
- Fy
- Fz
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- What is the sum of the forces (F) in each of the x,y and z directions when the object is in the static condition/equilibrium?
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- they are zero
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- Can you write down the scientific equation to show that the sum of the Forces acting in the x,y and z directions are zero at static equilibrium/condition?
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- Σ Fx= 0
- Σ Fy= 0
- Σ Fz= 0
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- Where can the forces be in balance with regards to the object/body?
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- they can either be in balance for the entire body
- or for any part of it
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- What is torque?
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- it is a physical quantity
- it is not a force in the Newtonian sense
- it is a moment
- it is the tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis, a fulcrum or a pivot
- it is the physical quantity which causes an object to begin to rotate or move in a circle
- or to change its rate of rotation
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- What is another name for torque?
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- the moment of a force
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- What is a fulcrum?
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- it is the point at which the lever pivots
PIVOT=the central point on which an object turns
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- What is the symbol for torque?
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- What components can torque be resolved into?
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- it can be resolved into components in the x, y and z directions
- this is written as:
- τx
- τy
- τz
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- What happens to the torques about the x,y and z axes when the body/object is in the static condition/equilibrium?
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- the torques about the x,y and z axes sum up to zero
- all the torques acting on the system are equal to zero in each plane
- this is true for the entire body/object and for any part of the body/object
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- Can you write down the scientific equation to show that the sum of the Torques about the x,y and z directions are zero at static equilibrium/condition?
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- Σ τx= 0
- Σ τy= 0
- Σ τz= 0
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- When is a system said to be in Equilibrium?
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- when the net force on that system is zero
- and the net torque on the system is also zero
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- When is a system said to be in Static Equilibrium?
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- when it is in equilibrium
- and also stationary
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- What are three examples of Static Equilibrium?
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- a perfectly balanced seesaw
- the ankle: when a person stands on their tip toes
- the elbow joint: when a person hold an object
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- When is a system in stable equilibrium?
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- when it returns to equilibrium after it has just been subject to a small displacement
- when the net force and net torque acting on the object are ZERO
NET= sum of
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- When is a system in an unstable equilibrium?
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- when it does not return to its original equilibrium after having been subject to a small displacement
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- When is a system in Neutral Equilibrium?
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- when the object is displaced and then moves into a new position
- when its equilibrium is independent of displacements from its original position
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- When an object with a much narrower top and a broader base is placed on its top, is it more stable or unstable?
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- more unstable
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- When an object with a much narrower top and a broader base is placed on its base, is it more stable or unstable?
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- more stable
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- Which of these is in unstable equilibrium.
Explain.
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- Object one is in unstable equilibrium
- it has been slightly displaced
- it is unable to return to its original position
- it does not return to its original equilibrium
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25. Which of these is in stable equilibrium.
Explain.
- Object two is in stable equilibrium
- it has been slightly displaced
- it has returned to it's original position
- it has returned to it's original equilibrium
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26. When is stability essential to human beings?
- during standing
- during any type of motion
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27. What is the criteria for overall stability during standing?
- the centre of mass has to be over the area spanned by the feet
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28. What does the vertical line (centre of gravity) passing through the centre of mass of the person have to pass through to ensure stability?
- it has to pass through the area of the support base
- WITH REGARDS TO PEOPLE: this would be the area of ground in between the person's feet
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29. If a person is to be standing on the ground and spread their legs further apart, is there stability increased or decreased?
WHY?
- their stability is increased
- because their base of support is increased
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30. What would happen to a person if the centre of gravity did not pass through the area of their support base and their centre of mass was not above the area spanned by their feet?
- their torques would not be balanced
- they would be unstable
- they would topple over
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31. When the centre of the mass is above the area spanned by the feet, what is the result?
- the right foot causes a - torque
- the left foot causes a + torque
- they torques cancel out
- the net torque is therefore ZERO
- the person is stable
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32. What happens to the person when their centre of mass is to the left of the area spanned by the feet?
- both feet now cause negative torques
- the torques are unbalanced
- the net torque is not equal to zero
- the person is unstable
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33. What happens to the person when their centre of mass is to the right of the area spanned by the feet?
- both feet now cause positive torques
- the torques are unbalanced
- the net torque is not equal to zero
- the person is unstable
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34. When are we most stable?
- when the line/centre of gravity is near the centre of the support base
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35. What happens to the line/centre of gravity when we lean?
- it can pass through the outside of the base
- or through the outer limits/ edge of the base
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36. What is the amount of turning/torque produced by the force applied on the object dependent on?
- the magnitude of the Force (F)
- the length of the object
- the product of these 2 factors gives the torque
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37.What is the formula to work out Torque?
τ= Force x distance (distance from the pivot point)
τ= Fxd
τ=Fd
- torque is proportional the length of the object
- torque is proportional to the force on the object
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38. What is the unit that torque is measured in?
- Nm
- Newtons x metres
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39. What does the torque provide us with?
- a useful way to measure the turning effect (the tendency to cause rotation) of the force applied to the object
- this is called the moment arm
- it can also be called the lever
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40. What does an increased distance from the point at which the force is applied to the axis of rotation (longer lever arm) result in?
- it makes it easier for the object to rotate
- it increases the torque
NB: this distance defines the rotating ability of the force
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41. What kind of motion causes a positive torque?
- motion in the counter-clockwise direction
- a force that causes a counter-clockwise rotation about the pivot point causes a positive torque
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42. What kind of motion causes a positive torque?
- motion in the anticlockwise direction
- a force that causes a clockwise rotation about the pivot point causes a negative torque
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43. What three components can the equilibrium equations be reduced to?
- Σ Fx= 0
- Σ Fy= 0
- Σ τz= 0
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44. What are the 3 types of levers we get?
- 1st Class Levers
- 2nd Class Levers
- 3rd Class Levers
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45. Is there a net torque in a system in static equilibrium?
Why or why not?
- there is not
- all the torques are balanced
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46. When there is no net torque, what happens to the system with regards to motion?
- it remains motionless
- this is because there is no tendency to rotate
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47. What is the Principle of Moments?
- at equilibrium, the sum of the clockwise moments are equal to the sum of the counter clockwise moments
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48. What is the formula to represent the Principle of Moments?
the sum of all the negative torques=
the sum of all the positive torques
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49. What are the characteristics of a First Class Lever?
- the weight (load) and the muscle (effort) act on opposite sides of the fulcrum
- the fulcrum (pivot point) is in the middle of the weight (load) and the muscle (effort)
- the weight (load) and the muscle (effort) act in the same direction
NB: the weight (load) can sometimes be referred to as the Resistance
NB: the muscle (effort) can sometimes be referred to as the Applied Force
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50. Is a First Class Lever very common in the body?
- NO
- it is the least common
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51. Give me two examples of First Class Levers?
- a seesaw
- a head atop the spinal cord
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52. What are the characteristics of a Second Class Lever?
- the muscle (effort) and the weight (load) act on the same side of the fulcrum
- the weight (load) is in the middle of the fulcrum and the muscle (effort)
- weight (load) and muscle (effort) act in opposite directions
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53. How common is a Second Class lever?
- it is the second most common lever in the body
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54. Give me 2 examples of a Second Class Lever?
- a person wheeling a wheel barrow
- going on your tip toes
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55. What are the characteristics of a Third Class lever?
- the muscle (effort) and the weight (load) are on the same side of the fulcrum
- the muscle (effort) is in the middle of the fulcrum and the weight (load)
- the weight (load) and the muscle (effort) act in opposite directions
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56. How common is the Third Class Lever?
- it is the most common lever in the body
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57. Give me 2 examples of a Third Class Lever?
- a tennis racket
- holding a weight at a 90 degree angle to work your arm muscles
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58. What are the levers, fulcrums and efforts in the human body?
- Bones: lever arms
- Joints: fulcrums
- Muscles: provide effort
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59. Answer the following question.
- A
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60. Answer the question.
- D
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61. Answer the question.
- C
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62. Answer the question.
- B
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63. Read through the summary.
Does everything make sense?
- yes
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64. Read through the summary.
Does everything make sense?
- yes
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65. Read through the summary.
Does everything make sense?
- yes
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66. Read through the summary.
Does everything make sense?
- yes
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67. Read through the summary.
Does everything make sense?
- yes
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68. Provide a definition for the centre of mass?
- this is the point at which the total mass of the body may be considered to be concentrated (for many proposes)
- this is used when analysing the motion
- the centre of mass does not require a gravitational field
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69. Provide a definition for the centre of Gravity?
- this is the point where the total weight of the material body is concentrated.
- in a uniform gravitational field, the centre of gravity is equal to the centre of mass