angular motion Flashcards
what is angular motion
it refers to rotation and involves turning around an axis
angular motion can be a whole body or a part of a body like arms or legs
examples of angular motion for a part of a body
throwing a discuss, arms and legs whist running, forehand in tennis
how do we create a turning force
we apply the force eccentrically
eccentric forces create more torque
angular motion occurs as a result of…
torque
what is torque
it is a turning force that causes an object to rotate around its axis
often called a moment
a formula that involves torque
moment of force=
moment of force (torque-newton meters) = force (N) x perpendicular distance from fulcrum (m)
if you increase the size of the force it increases torque what happens to angular motion
it is increased
how can torque be changed to have different effects on angular motion
if it is applied closer to or further away from the axis of movement
what affect does perpendicular distance from fulcrum (pivotal point) have on torque
the greater the distance the the more we multiply by and so the greater the torque
what is newtons first law in relation to AM
a rotating body will continue to turn about its axis of rotation with constant angular momentum unless an external rotational force (torque) is exerted upon it
what is newtons first law in relation to AM applied to a figure skater
spinning in flight they will continue to spin until they land and an external force is applied onto their skates this will change and slow their angular momentum, this force will be friction
what is newtons 2nd law in relation to AM
the rate of change of angular momentum of a body is proportional to the force (torque) causing it and the change takes place in the direction in which the force (torque) acts
the greater torque (turning force) exerted the faster the rotation
what does the moment of force =
(2nd)
moment of force (torque-newton meters)= force (newtons) X perpendicular distance from fulcrum (pivotal point) (m)
apply newtons 2nd law in relation to AM for lacrosse sticks
with a longer stick (defense) there is a longer perpendicular distance from the fulcrum so you can propel the ball with the most force
shortest stick (attack/midfield) there is a shorter perpendicular distance from the fulcrum so it allows more control
what is newtons 3rd law in relation to AM
when a force (torque) is applied by one body to another the second body will exert an equal and opposite force (torque)
apply newtons 3rd law in relation to AM for a tennis lpayer
a tennis player applies a downwards slice action on the ball it will rotate (spin) to replicate the amount of torque provided
what is angular displacement
the smallest change in angle between the starting and finishing point of rotation
the change in the angle as an object moves in a circular path