Biomechanical Principles

Question 1

Newton’s 1st Law

Answer 1

A force is required to change the state of motion

Question 2

Newton’s 2nd law

Answer 2

Force = Mass x Acceleration

. The magnitude/size and direction of force determines the direction and magnitude of the acceleration

Question 3

Newton’s 3rd Law

Answer 3

For every action there’s an equal and opposite force

Question 4

Linear Motion

Answer 4

Is one direction of motion in a straight line eg 100m sprint

Question 5

Angular Motion

Answer 5

Part of the body which rotates or revolves relative to another point

Question 6

Scaler

Answer 6

Is a quantity with only magnitude

Question 7

Vector

Answer 7

Is a quantity with magnitude and direction

Question 8

Distance Equation

Answer 8

Distance = Speed x Time