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Biomechanics 2 Flashcards

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Define ‘Momentum’

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Momentum is a measure of the amount of motion possessed by a moving body. It is the product of mass and velocity

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What is the formula for Momentum

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Momentum = Mass x Velocity

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3
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An object can only have momentum if?

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The object is moving

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Define ‘Impulse-Momentum Relationship’

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Impulse is the application of force over a period of time to change the momentum of an object.

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What is the formula for Impulse

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force × time

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Impulse in important in what type of situations

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impact/collisions

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7
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To increase momentum what needs to be done

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Increase the force component

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To decrease momentum what needs to be done

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one typically looks to increase the time component.

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What is conservation of linear momentum

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Principle states the total momentum of two objects before and after impact are equal.

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10
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conservation of linear momentum only occurs because of what

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Perfect elastic collisions

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What is the ‘Kinematic Chain’

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Is a process that determines how to best use body segments depending on the demands of the task

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12
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Define ‘Power’ in terms of Summation of Force

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More segments used. Forces usually sequentially summated

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Define ‘Accuracy’ in terms of Summation of Force

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Less segments needed and usually summated simultaneously

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What does ‘Simultaneously’ mean in Summation of Force & what is it generally used for

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Where all body parts move at the same time to produce a force
- used for accuracy

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What does ‘Sequentially’ mean in Summation of Force & what is it generally used for

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Sequential combination of forces produced by different parts of the body, acting together to maximise force
- Used for throwing, kicking, or striking

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Define ‘Projectile Motion’

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A projectile is an object propelled into the air or water and affected only by the forces of gravity and air resistance.

17
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What is the difference between Air resistance
& Gravity

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  • Without air resistance, a projectiles horizontal velocity would remain constant
  • Downwards force which brings projectiles back to the ground (“what comes up, must come down”)
18
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There’s 2 components causing the trajectory of a projectile what are they? & the difference between them

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  • Horizontal = Affected by air resistance and relates specifically to the horizontal distance covered by a projectile
  • Vertical = Affected by gravity and relates specifically to the height reached by the projectile
19
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The flight path of a projectile is determined by?

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HAV
H = Height of release
A = Angle of release
V = Velocity/Speed of release

20
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What is meant by the Height of Release

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The greater the height of release of a projectile, the greater the horizontal distance it will cover, provided all other factors are equal.

21
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What is the optimum height of release

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Optimal angle of release is = 45⁰

22
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What is the optimum height of release with a lowered position

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Optimal angle of release is > 45⁰

23
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What is the optimum height of release with a higher position

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Optimal angle of release is < 45⁰

24
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Define Angle of Release & what is the optimum angle of release

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The angle of release of a projectile determines trajectory shape.
- Theoretical optimal angle of release for distance = 45⁰

25
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An angle of greater than 45⁰ results in what?

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  • Shorter horizontal distances
  • Greater vertical distances
  • Longer flight times
26
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An angle of less than 45⁰ results in what?

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  • shorter horizontal distances
  • shorter vertical distances
  • shorter flight times
27
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Define Velocity/Speed of Release

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The greater the speed or velocity of release, the greater the distance a projectile will carry.
The speed of release is the most important factor when maximising the distance travelled.

28
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What does the Velocity of projectile at instant of release determine

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height + length

29
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Define ‘Balance’

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Ability to neutralize forces that disturb the equilibrium

30
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State the difference in Static & Dynamic Balance

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-Static = Ability to hold a stationary position
- Dynamic = Ability to hold a moving position to execute an outcome

31
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What does COG Center of gravity mean

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Theoretical point in an object, located either inside or ouside of the body, where all of the body’s mass is equally distributed

32
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What is the Line of Gravity

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Imaginary line, passing downwards through the center of gravity to the ground or surface

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