Angular Motion 4.2 Flashcards
What is a Transverse axis and give a sporting example
TA runs from side to side across the body. A somersault rotates a body in a transverse axis
What is a Sagittal axis and where in the body does it occur
(S=stomach) runs from front to back. A cartwheel rotates around the sagittal axis
What is a longitudinal axis and where does it occur
LA runs from top to bottom. A multiple spin in ice skating rotates in a LA
How to remember planes and axis (STFSTL)
Saint (sagittal, transverse), Fiona Shrek (frontal, sagittal), Transport London (Transverse, Longitudinal)
What is rotation ?
Movement around a fixed point/axis
What is angular motion and when does it occur?
Angular motion is when a body part in a circle about a point called the axis of rotation. Occurs when a force is applied outside the centre of mass.
If you apply a concentric force what movement occurs ?
Linear motion
If you apply an eccentric force, what movement occurs ?
Angular motion
What is the name of a turning force ?
Torque
What 2 things does torque depend on ?
- ) size of force
2. ) how far away force is
How do you calculate the moment of force/torque (equation)
Moment of force (Nm) = Force (N) x perpendicular distance from fulcrum (m)
What is the resistance arm ?
Shortest perpendicular distance between fulcrum and resistance
What is the effort arm ?
Shortest perpendicular distance between fulcrum and effort
What is Newton’s first law linear ?
Everybody continues in its state of rest or motion in a straight line, unless compelled to change that state by an external force acting upon it
What is Newton’s first law angular ?
Everybody continues in its state of rest unless compelled to change that state by an external rotational force acting upon it.