Bio-mechanical Movement Flashcards
What is SURFACE DRAG ?
Relates to friction between the surface of object and fluid environment
- known as skin drag
- wear specialised/smooth clothing to reduce surface drag
How to interpret the force-time graphs ?
the area under the graph represents the impulse (change in momentum)
1) START of race (100m)
- net impulse is positive = accelerate
2) MIDDLE of race (100m)
- net impulse is zero = constant velocity
3) End of race (100m)
- net impulse is negative = de-accelerate
What is ANGULAR MOTION ?
is the movement around a fixed point
- rotation around one of the axis e.g. somersault
- force applied outside the centre of mass - eccentric force
What are the factors that affect Friction ?
1) Surface characteristics of two bodies in contact
- e.g. spikes minimise friction
2) Temperature of two surfaces in contact
- e.g. curling - hooter reduces friction
3) Mass of object sliding
- e.g. larger mass means larger friction
What is the FIRST CLASS LEVER ?
Effort -> Fulcrum -> Resistance
- e.g. elbow extension (or neck)
How does “Height of release” affect the horizontal displacement of a projectile ?
The GREATER the height of release, the GREATER the horizontal displacement
- e.g. shot put release at greatest height as weight force is constant acting on ball
What are Positive and Negative for the Second class lever ?
POSTIVE
- generate much larger forces in short distance
NEGATIVE
- limited range of movement + move slowly
How does the “Mass of the Performer” affect stability ?
The GREATER the mass, the MORE stability there is
What is HORIZONTAL DISPLACEMENT ?
is the shortest distance from the starting position to the finishing position in a line parallel to the ground
How is CONSERVATION OF MOMENTUM achieved ?
Momentum is conserved always - stays constant unless acted upon by force
- Example is when no friction - ice skater
- ice skater wants to speed up spin by manipulate their moment of inertia
1) start of spin = arms + legs out to increase moment of inertia so velocity is low
2) arms + legs in line with axis of rotation so moment of inertia decreases so angular velocity increases
What is the Centre of Mass ?
Is the point of balance of a body
- will change depending on position
What is VELOCITY ?
the rate of change of displacement
- UNITS = ms^-1
- V = Δs/Δt
What is Air Resistance and How does Air Resistance affect the performer ?
Air Resistance is the force acting in opposite direction to motion of a body travelling through the air
What is MECHANICAL DISADVANTAGE ?
Is when the resistance arm is longer than the effort arm
- EA
What is MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE ?
Is when the effort arm is longer than the resistance arm
- EA>RA
What is the ANGLE OF ATTACK ?
Is the tilt of a projectile relative to the air flow
- it changes the flow of air around the object
- if too great - lift is reduced + drag increased
What is MOMENTUM ?
the product of the mass and the velocity of the object
- UNITS = kgms^-1
- p = mv
What is FORM DRAG ?
Relates to impact of fluid environment on an object
- known as shape drag
- force affecting the leading edge of object increases form drag - STREAMLINING
What is a reaction force ?
This occurs when two bodies in contact with one another
What are the factors that affect Air Resistance ?
1) Velocity of moving object
- e.g. faster means larger resistance
2) Cross-sectional area of moving object
- e.g. larger S.A means larger resistance
3) Shape + surface characteristics of moving body
- e.g. streamlined shapes reduce resistance
How does the “Cross-sectional area of moving object” affect drag ?
The LARGER S.A, the LARGER the drag force
- e.g. cyclist crouching to reduce effect of drag
What is Fluid Mechanics ?
Is the study of fluids + how forces affect them
- Dynamic fluid concerns the movement of liquids + gases - experience drag and lift force
What are Positive and Negative for the First/Third class lever ?
POSTIVE
- larger range of movement + move quickly
NEGATIVE
- can’t apply much force to move an object
What is the Law of REACTION ?
States to every force there is an equal and opposite reaction force
- e.g. sprint start on the blocks
What is a VECTOR ?
Is Measurements of SIZE and DIRECTION
What are Newton’s Laws of Linear Motion ?
1) Law of INERTIA
2) Law of ACCELERATION
3) Law of REACTION
What are the Vector Components of Parabolic flight ?
HORIZONTAL COMPONENT - the horizontal motion of an object
VERTICAL COMPONENT - the vertical motion of an object
- start of flight - resultant force up
- end of flight - resultant force down
What are the factors which affect drag ?
1) Velocity of moving object
2) Cross-sectional area of moving object
3) Shape + Surface characteristics of moving body