Biomechanics Flashcards
What is force and it’s measurement?
A push or pull that alters the state of motion
Newton’s (N)
What is the equation for force?
Force= mass x acceleration
What is acceleration and it’s measurement?
A rate of change in velocity
m/s squared
What is the equation for acceleration?
Acceleration= (final velocity-initial velocity) / time taken
What is momentum and it’s measurement?
A quantity of motion possessed by a moving body
Kg/s
What is the equation for momentum?
Momentum= mass x velocity
What is velocity and it’s measurement?
A rate of change in displacement
m/s
What is the equation for velocity?
Velocity= displacement/time taken
What is inertia?
The resistance of a body to change its state of motion, either stationary or whilst moving