Angular Kinematics - 1 Flashcards
What is angular kinematics
The study of motion of an object about a circular path exclusive of the influences of mass and force
When does angular motion occur
when all points on an object move in a circular path around the same axis
What is angular displacement
The angle that it moves through from its starting position relative to ax axis of rotation
What is used to represent angular displacement
Theta
What is absolute angular displacement
The position of an object relative to a fixed reference
What is relative angular position
The position of an object relative to a place or line that is capable of moving
What is relative angle
The angle formed between two limb segments
In anatomical position, what are all relative joint angles
0
What is an absolute angle
measured from an external frame of reference
What is angular distance represented by
Phi
What is angular distance
Length of angular pathway from start to finish
What is angular displacement? what is it represented by?
Angle between initial and final positions, theta
What are the 3 units typically used to describe angular motion
Revolution
Degree
Radian
What is a revolution
Angular motion which proceeds in one direction and returns to the start
What is a degree
One revolution contains 360 degrees