angular motion Flashcards
1
Q
what is angular momentum
A
the amount of angular motion of a rotating body
2
Q
what is axis of rotation
A
an imaginary line about which a body or part of a body turns
3
Q
what are the 3 types of axis in angular motion
A
longitudinal axis
sagittal axis
frontal axis
4
Q
longitudinal axis
A
from head to foot of body
e.g twisting action in diving
5
Q
sagittal axis
A
from front to back of body
e.g somersault
6
Q
frontal axis
A
from left to right side of body
e.g cartwheel
