Applications of force Flashcards
1
Q
what are the forces in sport
A
-gravity
-muscular force
-air resistance
-ground reaction
2
Q
define gravity
A
the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth
3
Q
define muscular force
A
a push or pull applied to an object provided by muscular contraction
4
Q
define acceleration
A
the frictional force that applies against a moving object
5
Q
define ground reaction
A
and equal and opposite reaction to the force that the body exerts on the ground
