Balance

Question 1

Centre of mass

Answer 1

Is the point which all particles of the body are evenly distributed about

Question 2

How to change COM

Answer 2

Results from changing positions of the body segments during movement

Question 3

COG

Answer 3

Is similar to COM but only refers to the vertical direction because that is the direction of gravity

Question 4

Equilibrium and stability

Answer 4

Is the resistance a body has to both linear and angular acceleration

Question 5

Balance

Answer 5

Is the ability to assume and maintain a stable position

Question 6

3 factors to increase stability

Answer 6

increase the area of the base of support
Lower the COM
increase the mass of the body

Question 7

Increase the area of the base of support

Answer 7

This will increase the distance of the line of gravity from the limits of the base

Question 8

Lower the Centre of mass

Answer 8

The lower the COM the slower the line of gravity will move outside the limit of the base of support

Question 9

Increase the mass of the body

Answer 9

It takes more force to move a body with greater mass, ie law 2